Waitomo Caves weather in October (Waikato, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Waitomo Caves in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Waitomo Caves typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Waitomo Caves in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Waitomo Caves. January and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Waitomo Caves climate page with graphs.

 

Waitomo Caves, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Waitomo Caves in October?

For visitors traveling to Waitomo Caves, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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