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Greymouth weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Greymouth in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Greymouth in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 268 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 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 Greymouth 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.

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

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