Weather in October in The Abel Tasman National Park
Thinking about venturing to the Abel Tasman National Park this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Abel Tasman National Park in October?
The Abel Tasman National Park is a region in New Zealand. October in the Abel Tasman National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Motueka.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Motueka with an average of 146 mm to heavy rainfall in Takaka with 180 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Motueka enjoys approximately 224 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at October's conditions in the Abel Tasman National Park, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Abel Tasman National Park's yearly weather, check out our the Abel Tasman National Park climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park?
Motueka
In October Motueka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Takaka
In October Takaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kaiteriteri
In October Kaiteriteri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Motueka, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park.
On average, the best time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park is in February with generally perfect weather in Motueka. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
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