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Bay of Islands Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in October.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Planning a trip to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in October

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in the Bay of Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Paihia.

To explore the conditions in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Russell with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Kerikeri with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (October)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (October)

Paihia

In October Paihia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Russell

In October Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Kerikeri

In October Kerikeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Opua

In October Opua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Russell 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Kerikeri 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Opua 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in October?

the Bay of Islands, New Zealand typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paihia average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in October?

Paihia averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Paihia averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Paihia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Paihia. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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