Lincoln weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is October a good time to explore Lincoln weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, Lincoln tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Lincoln in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Lincoln, 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. With a water temperature of around 11°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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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