Taranaki weather in October
Planning a getaway to Taranaki 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 Taranaki in October?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. October in Taranaki generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in New Plymouth.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 118 mm to heavy rainfall in Oakura with 171 mm. Meanwhile, New Plymouth enjoys approximately 191 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Taranaki for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Taranaki climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Taranaki?
New Plymouth
In October New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stratford
In October Stratford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hawera
In October Hawera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oakura
In October Oakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Okato
In October Okato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy 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 Taranaki, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit Taranaki?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in New Plymouth, October may not be the ideal time to visit Taranaki.
On average, the best time to visit Taranaki is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in New Plymouth. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be poor.
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