New Zealand weather in October
Are you planning a trip to New Zealand in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in New Zealand in October?
The weather in New Zealand in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Mount Cook Village at 7°C to pleasant in Mangonui at 19°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Mangonui and -1°C in Mount Cook Village.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akaroa with an average of 52 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 395 mm. The city Auckland usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in New Zealand for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Zealand climate page.
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Average weather in Auckland
In October Auckland generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Christchurch
In October Christchurch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In October Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rotorua
In October Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Taupo
In October Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit New Zealand?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Auckland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and November offering mostly perfect weather in Auckland. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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