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Kumara weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Kumara 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, Kumara typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Kumara in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 315 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Kumara. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, March, 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 Kumara climate page with graphs.

 

Kumara, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 315 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 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 Kumara 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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