Auckland weather in October (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Auckland in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Auckland generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Auckland in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Auckland climate page with graphs.

 

Auckland, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Auckland in October?

For visitors traveling to Auckland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Auckland.

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