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New Plymouth weather in October (Taranaki, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to New Plymouth in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

October in New Plymouth generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

New Plymouth in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 191 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 166 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Plymouth.

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