Opua weather in October (Northland, New Zealand)

Is Opua a good destination in October, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Opua includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Opua in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

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

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

 

Opua, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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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 Opua, 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 16°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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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