Waikato weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Waikato this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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 moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate 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.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kuaotunu with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 202 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Taupo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Waikato in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Waikato climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
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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