New Plymouth weather in October (Taranaki, New Zealand)
Planning a trip to New Plymouth in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In October, New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.
New Plymouth in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.
The city usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.
New Plymouth, monthly averages in October
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Water Temperature
14°C
Chance of Rain
53%
Precipitation
166 mm
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
82%
Windspeed
18 km/h
Sunshine
191 hours
Percentage Sunshine
45%
Where to go in New Zealand in October
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in New Plymouth in October?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.
Interested in more climate information?
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