Weather in October in Waikato
Considering a trip to Waikato this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Waikato in October?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. October in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Whakapapa Village at 13°C to pleasant in Pukekohe East at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Pukekohe East and 5°C in Whakapapa Village.For specific regional insights in Waikato, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Opito Bay with an average of 80 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 202 mm.Average sunshine
Taupo enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Waikato climate page.
Where to go in Waikato in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Taupo
In October Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Hamilton
In October Hamilton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Whitianga
In October Whitianga 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.
Cambridge
In October Cambridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Coromandel Town
In October Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Waikato?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Waikato with often unpleasant weather in Taupo.
On average, the best time to visit Waikato is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Taupo. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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