Christchurch weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Christchurch in October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In October, Christchurch typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Christchurch in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 204 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Christchurch.

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 Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.