Hamilton weather in October (Waikato, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Hamilton usually fare in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In October, Hamilton tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 175 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

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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?

For visitors traveling to Hamilton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hamilton.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.