Taranaki Weather Forecast
Taranaki weather: 49°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Taranaki
No snow is in the current forecast window for Taranaki.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Taranaki
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 41° | 100% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 41° | 0% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 35° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 39° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 22% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 42° | 29% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 39% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 46° | 45% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 53° | 56% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 54° | 68% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 50% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 59% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 45° | 61% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 48% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 35% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 42° | 19% | 11 mph | 7 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 49°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 17 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 8:01 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 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
