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Greymouth weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Greymouth as October approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Greymouth includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Greymouth in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 268 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Greymouth. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While 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 Greymouth climate page with graphs.

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 268 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 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.

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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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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