Region in New Zealand

Taranaki Weather Forecast

Taranaki weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 62°F now🕔 1:42 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March👥 127.000

Risk assessment for Taranaki

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind7.1

Peak gusts of 45 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding2.6

Wettest single day forecast at 0,8 in, 1,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Taranaki

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 45 mph.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

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

16-day forecast for Taranaki

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Oct 24☁️ Overcast62° / 49°53%16 mph6
Sun, Oct 25🌥️ Fog65° / 45°6%8 mph8
Mon, Oct 26🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 44°56% · 0,0 in24 mph8
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Light showers62° / 48°100% · 0,8 in28 mph1
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 45°39% · 0,0 in14 mph5
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Drizzle61° / 47°82% · 0,2 in13 mph7
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle58° / 46°45% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast65° / 43°14%5 mph8
Sun, Nov 1🌥️ Fog60° / 48°25%20 mph7
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Light showers60° / 55°38% · 0,6 in25 mph6
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Drizzle59° / 51°41% · 0,2 in11 mph7
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 46°58% · 0,1 in8 mph6
Thu, Nov 5⛅ Partly cloudy62° / 43°50%11 mph3
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast64° / 43°54%13 mph8
Sat, Nov 7🌥️ Fog65° / 44°42%9 mph7
Sun, Nov 8🌥️ Fog72° / 45°45%8 mph8

What this means for Taranaki

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 53% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.

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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 62°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 13 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 1:42 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 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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