Masterton weather in October (Wellington, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does October bring to Masterton? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Masterton includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Masterton in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 145 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Masterton. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masterton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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