Whakatāne weather in October (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Whakatāne during October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Whakatāne includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 217 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Whakatāne.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Whakatāne, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Whakatāne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.