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National Park weather in October (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to National Park in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, National Park generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

National Park in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit National Park. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

National Park, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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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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 National Park 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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