Taranaki Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Taranaki: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Taranaki month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 21° | 13° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 22° | 12° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 11° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 18° | 10° | 136 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 6° | 90 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 5° | 164 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 14° | 7° | 123 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 16° | 8° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 18° | 10° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 20° | 12° | 141 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Taranaki
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Taranaki compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Taranaki.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongariro National Park | 98 km | -2°C | 15°C cooler | 2759 mm |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 104 km | 12°C | about the same | 1235 mm |
| North Island | 132 km | 11°C | 2°C cooler | 1808 mm |
| Lake Taupo | 141 km | 13°C | about the same | 1542 mm |
| Taupo | 159 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1222 mm |
Best time til visit Taranaki
Go in janúar, febrúar and mars. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Taranaki
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 16°C is in line með the 16°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 56 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 56 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Taranaki is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Taranaki is a region of New Zealand. Íbúafjöldinn er um 127.000.
Núna er hitinn 9°C (49°F) in Taranaki með skýjað að hluta. Hitinn finnst vera 8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 8°C til 16°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Taranaki is janúar, febrúar and mars. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 22°C, while júlí is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 16°C is in line með the 16°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Taranaki today at 9.6/10. Vindhviður til 56 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.
Quick facts about Taranaki
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 39°21′13.7″S 174°26′17.9″E (-39.3538, 174.4383) |
| Mannfjöldi | 127.000 |
| Staðartími | 12:45 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar and mars |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Taranaki?
Taranaki is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -39.3538, 174.4383. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Taranaki núna?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 91% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Taranaki?
janúar, febrúar and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Taranaki, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst 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 12:45 AM.
How many people live in Taranaki?
Taranaki has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport til Taranaki?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 263 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 október 29, 2026 at 12:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
