Lake Hayes Weather in October

October in Lake Hayes sees daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) at night. With around 140 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Lake Hayes in October

Rain is expected on roughly 13 days, totalling around 140 mm (5.5 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Lake Hayes in October

October in Lake Hayes brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 1°C (34°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With lows around 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Lake Hayes in October

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Hayes. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Lake Hayes Temperature in October

Min Temperature 1°C (34°F)  

Max Temperature 10°C (50°F)  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 140 mm (5.5 in)  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 Miles).

What to Wear in Lake Hayes in October

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Lake Hayes in October. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Lake Hayes in October

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lake Hayes's climate page.

More climate data for Lake Hayes

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