The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Plimmerton in October sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 124 mm (4.9 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances for Plimmerton.
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Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
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