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Franz Josef weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Franz Josef in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Franz Josef generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Franz Josef in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 367 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franz Josef, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 367 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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 Franz Josef 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
2/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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