SeasonMapPaihia weather in October
New Zealand
October in Paihia: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Paihia · #672 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm 3 (Sept/Oct) break in New Zealand, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paihia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Paihia in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Paihia?
- October in Paihia: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in October?
- In October, Paihia averages a daily high of 17.8°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 83.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in October?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
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Similar destinations in Oceania — October
Within 300 km: Auckland's Cruise season around 15 Oct – 15 Apr.