Taranaki Weather in October

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Thinking about venturing to Taranaki, New Zealand this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Taranaki in October

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Taranaki generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in New Plymouth.

For a closer look at conditions across Taranaki, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Oakura with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. New Plymouth typically receives 191 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Taranaki by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taranaki - and find the best time to visit. (based on New Plymouth)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in October

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (October)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (October)

New Plymouth

In October New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
191 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Stratford

In October Stratford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
191 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Stratford →

Hawera

In October Hawera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
191 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In October Oakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
191 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Oakura →

Okato

In October Okato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
191 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Taranaki in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Stratford 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Hawera 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Oakura 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Okato 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Taranaki weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Taranaki, New Zealand in October?

In October, Taranaki, New Zealand generally has mixed weather conditions. New Plymouth sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Taranaki, New Zealand in October?

In New Plymouth, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rainfall in Taranaki, New Zealand peaks during October. New Plymouth averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Taranaki, New Zealand?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in New Plymouth, October may not be the ideal time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand.

On average, the best time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand is in January, February and March with generally very good weather in New Plymouth. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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