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

What can you expect from the weather in Tauranga during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Tauranga typically experiences 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Tauranga in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 214 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

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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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 Tauranga in October?

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 in October.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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