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Bluff weather in October (New Zealand)

Curious about the October weather in Bluff? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Bluff typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Bluff in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bluff, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in October and which places have the best weather 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 Bluff in October?

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 10°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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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