Ashburton weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Ashburton in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

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

Ashburton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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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 Ashburton in October?

For visitors traveling to Ashburton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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