New Plymouth Weather in October
What's the weather like in New Plymouth (Taranaki) in October 2024?
The climate in New Plymouth during October can be summarized as mild and wet.
October is in the spring in New Plymouth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 145 mm 5.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 14°C 57.1°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 17.3kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Plymouth with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in New Plymouth
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Plymouth in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in October
New Plymouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 108mm 4.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 181mm 7.1ins |
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