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Bay of Plenty weather in October

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 moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Rotorua.

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. 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.

Where to go in Bay of Plenty in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Bay of Plenty

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?

Average weather in 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.

Rotorua
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15°C 
6°C 
155 hours 
132 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
8°C 
193 hours 
115 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
9°C 
201 hours 
105 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Rotorua

Average weather in 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.

Tauranga
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16°C 
10°C 
176 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
11°C 
214 hours 
102 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
13°C 
226 hours 
94 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Tauranga

Average weather in 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.

Mount Maunganui
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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16°C 
10°C 
176 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
11°C 
214 hours 
101 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
13°C 
226 hours 
94 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Mount Maunganui

Average weather in 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.

Waihi Beach
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16°C 
11°C 
176 hours 
118 mm 
17 days 
17°C 
12°C 
214 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
13°C 
226 hours 
91 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Waihi Beach

Average weather in 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.

Ngongotaha
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15°C 
7°C 
155 hours 
138 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
8°C 
193 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
10°C 
201 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ngongotaha

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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