Glenorchy weather in October (Otago, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Glenorchy as October approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Glenorchy includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Glenorchy in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 230 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 200 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Glenorchy. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 230 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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