Whakapapa Village weather in October (Waikato, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Whakapapa Village this October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

October in Whakapapa Village generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Whakapapa Village in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Whakapapa Village. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakapapa Village, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 202 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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