Moana weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Moana for October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During October, Moana usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Moana in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 353 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Moana, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 353 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 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

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