Napier weather in October (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Napier 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, Napier typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Napier in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Napier, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Napier in October?

For visitors traveling to Napier, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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