Taranaki Weather Forecast
Taranaki weather: 56°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Taranaki is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 127.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Taranaki with clear sky. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 35°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Taranaki is January, February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, North Island, Lake Taupo and Hobbiton Movie Set.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Taranaki today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Taranaki right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:43 PM, Oct 5 local time.
See the Taranaki forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Taranaki
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 58° / 35° | 2% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 40° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 40° | 4% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 45° | 45% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 47% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 49% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 61% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 50% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 78% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 53° | 59% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 51° | 61% · 1,1 in | 21 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 67% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 57° / 46° | 37% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 42° | 24% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 47° | 18% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 41° | 26% | 6 mph | 8 |
Climate in Taranaki month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 67° | 51° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 50° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 44° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 40° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 55° | 41° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 50° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 68° | 54° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Taranaki
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Taranaki
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Taranaki
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Taranaki right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 74% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Taranaki?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Taranaki, which has a temperate climate. June, July 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 4:43 PM.
How many people live in Taranaki?
Taranaki has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport to Taranaki?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
