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

Is October a good time to explore Papamoa weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Papamoa includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Papamoa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 214 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papamoa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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?

For visitors traveling to Papamoa, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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