Weather in October in Bay of Plenty
Planning a getaway to Bay of Plenty this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in October?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. October in Bay of Plenty generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Rotorua.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Papamoa with an average of 98 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 148 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Rotorua enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at October's conditions in Bay of Plenty, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bay of Plenty's yearly weather, check out our Bay of Plenty climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua
In October Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tauranga
In October Tauranga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mount Maunganui
In October Mount Maunganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Waihi Beach
In October Waihi Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ngongotaha
In October Ngongotaha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°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 Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Bay of Plenty due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rotorua.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and March offering mostly perfect weather in Rotorua. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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