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Half-moon Bay weather in October (Southland, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Half-moon Bay in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Half-moon Bay in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Half-moon Bay. January, February, March, April, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Half-moon Bay, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 134 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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 Half-moon Bay 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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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