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Taranaki Weather Forecast

Taranaki weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 55°F now🕔 8:13 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March👥 127.000

Air quality and pollen in Taranaki

36
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56 µg/m³
PM109 µg/m³
Ozone40 µg/m³
NO₂1.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Taranaki right now

🌙
55°F
Clear · feels like 51°F
Humidity84%
Wind8 mph N
Gusts16 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1006 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 6 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset7:49 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 87%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:13 PM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 44 mph.

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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% 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 8:13 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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