Tauranga weather in October (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Tauranga in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

October in Tauranga generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Tauranga in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 214 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tauranga climate page with graphs.

 

Tauranga, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 214 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Tauranga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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