The Bay of Plenty is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand, with Whakatane and the Eastern Bay recording the most sunshine hours (2350 per year on average). In summer, temperatures are somewhat warm, while winter can see temperatures fall as low as 5°C (41°F), but it's slightly warmer on the coast. Rainfall is heavier inland in Rotorua, which can also have long dry spells in summer.
| Low temp (°C) | High temp (°C) | Sunshine (hours) | Rainfall (mm) | Humidity (am) | Humidity (pm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 23 | 110 | |||
| Feb | 11 | 22 | 100 | |||
| Mar | 9 | 21 | 90 | |||
| Apr | 7 | 18 | 110 | |||
| May | 4 | 15 | 131 | |||
| Jun | 2 | 12 | 135 | |||
| Jul | 2 | 11 | 128 | |||
| Aug | 2 | 12 | 130 | |||
| Sep | 3 | 15 | 123 | |||
| Oct | 6 | 17 | 124 | |||
| Nov | 7 | 19 | 104 | |||
| Dec | 10 | 21 | 93 |
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