Christchurch weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Christchurch during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Christchurch generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Christchurch in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Christchurch, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

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 Christchurch in October?

For visitors traveling to Christchurch, 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 11°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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.