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National Park weather in October (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in National Park during October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of October in National Park typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

National Park in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 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.

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
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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