Region in New Zealand

Taranaki Rejser Guide

Taranaki travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.

🌙 10°C now🕔 12:57 PM local📅 Best: januar, februar and marts👥 127.000

Active alerts for Taranaki

⚠️fre, nov 6: damaging gusts og 72 km/h.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Resumé

Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Taranaki is a region of New Zealand. Der bor omkring 127.000.

Lige nu er det 10°C (49°F) in Taranaki med klart. Det føles som 7°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 6°C og 15°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Taranaki is januar, februar and marts. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 5°C.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 263 km away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, North Island, Lake Taupo and Hobbiton Movie Set.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is in line med the 16°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 10 AM og 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Taranaki today at 8.1/10. Vindstød og 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Kort over Taranaki

Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinater: 39°21′13.7″S 174°26′17.9″E (-39.3538, 174.4383)

Vejret i Taranaki lige nu

🌙
10°C
Klart · feels like 7°C
Luftfugtighed83%
Vind15 km/h WSW
Vindstød26 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække7%
Tryk991 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 39 km
Luftkvalitet45 · Good
Solopgang6:18 AM
Solnedgang7:54 PM
Måne🌕 Full moon · 98%

Open-Meteo Updated 12:57 PM, okt 28 local time.

⚠️fre, nov 6: damaging gusts og 72 km/h.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 31

🌦️ 14° / 6°

Light drizzle · 2% rain · wind 30 km/h

sønday, nov 1

☁️ 15° / 5°

Overskyet · 6% rain · wind 31 km/h

Quick facts about Taranaki

TypeRegion
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater39°21′13.7″S 174°26′17.9″E (-39.3538, 174.4383)
Befolkning127.000
Lokal tid12:57 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar and marts
KlimaTemperate

Ting at lave in Taranaki

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Taranaki.

Bedste rejsetid Taranaki

Go in januar, februar and marts. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★☆
februar★★★★☆
marts★★★★☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★☆☆☆
august★★★☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★★☆
december★★★★☆

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 53 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.

Lufthavne near Taranaki

Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL263 kmAuckland

Explore Taranaki

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taranaki?

Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.3538, 174.4383. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Taranaki lige nu?

It is currently 10°C (49°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 83% and wind is 15 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Taranaki?

januar, februar and marts offer the most comfortable conditions in Taranaki, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Taranaki in?

Taranaki observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:57 PM.

How many people live in Taranaki?

Taranaki has a population of approximately 127.000.

What is the nearest airport og Taranaki?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 263 km away.

What are the top things og do in Taranaki?

Popular options include Tongariro National Park, North Island, Lake Taupo, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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