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Hokitika weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the October weather in Hokitika compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Hokitika generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Hokitika in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 341 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Hokitika. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hokitika, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 341 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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