Manapouri weather in October (Southland, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Manapouri in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Manapouri typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Manapouri in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Manapouri. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Manapouri, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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