Lower Shotover weather in October (New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Lower Shotover during October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Lower Shotover includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Lower Shotover in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lower Shotover. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

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