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Taupo weather in October (Waikato, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Taupo 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, Taupo typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Taupo in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 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.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Taupo, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Taupo in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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