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Lake Tekapo weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the October weather in Lake Tekapo compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During October, Lake Tekapo usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 12°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Lake Tekapo in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 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. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Tekapo. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

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.

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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?

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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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