Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Bay of Plenty, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Bay of Plenty, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bay of Plenty, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand by month

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January

January is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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February

February in Bay of Plenty is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

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March

Traveling to Bay of Plenty in March, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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April

April in Bay of Plenty is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

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May

If you go to Bay of Plenty in May, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

Traveling to Bay of Plenty in June, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

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July

July in Bay of Plenty is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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August

In August, Bay of Plenty can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Bay of Plenty, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost sometimes.

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September

In September, Bay of Plenty is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Bay of Plenty, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

October in Bay of Plenty can be chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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November

November here is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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December

Traveling to Bay of Plenty in December, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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Activities for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Bay of Plenty.

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