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Akaroa weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Akaroa in October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Akaroa generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Akaroa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with 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 Akaroa climate page with graphs.

 

Akaroa, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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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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?

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.

What To Do

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

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

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