Bay of Plenty Weather in October

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

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Rotorua Tauranga Mount Maunganui Waihi Beach

Planning a journey to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bay of Plenty in October

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 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 (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Rotorua.

For specific regional insights in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Papamoa with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Opotiki with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Rotorua enjoys about 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Bay of Plenty by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March21°C (70°F) April19°C (66°F) May16°C (61°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bay of Plenty in October

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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 Bay of Plenty

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

Temperature range in Bay of Plenty (October)

Precipitation variation in Bay of Plenty (October)

Rotorua

In October Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Tauranga

In October Tauranga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
214 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Mount Maunganui

In October Mount Maunganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
214 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Waihi Beach

In October Waihi Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
214 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Ngongotaha

In October Ngongotaha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotorua 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Tauranga 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Mount Maunganui 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Waihi Beach 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Ngongotaha 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Papamoa 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Bay of Plenty weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Rotorua sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand during October range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Rotorua.

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

Rotorua typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 115 mm (4.5 in) on average across Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 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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