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Oamaru Weather in October

October in Oamaru brings moderate temperatures around 14°C (57°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 66 mm (2.6 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Oamaru in October

Typically around 11 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 66 mm (2.6 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Oamaru in October

Daytime highs in Oamaru in October reach 14°C (57°F), with nights around 8°C (46°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Oamaru Temperature in October

Min Temperature

8°C (46°F)

Max Temperature

14°C (57°F)

Chance of Rain

36%

Precipitation

66 mm (2.6 in)

Rainy days

11 days

Oamaru Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oamaru - and find the best time to visit.

January

18°C (64°F)View January → February

18°C (64°F)View February → March

17°C (63°F)View March → April

15°C (59°F)View April → May

13°C (55°F)View May → June

11°C (52°F)View June → July

10°C (50°F)View July → August

11°C (52°F)View August → September

13°C (55°F)View September → This monthOctober

14°C (57°F)View October → November

15°C (59°F)View November → December

17°C (63°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

46-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Oamaru typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 14°C (57°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 8°C (46°F).

Average temperatures in October

Historical weather records for Oamaru in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for Oamaru spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Oamaru historical weather extremes in October

According to our 19 years of weather records for Oamaru, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.

The warmest day in October was on October 3, 2019, with a maximum of 26°C (79°F).
The lowest daytime temperature in October was 7°C (45°F), recorded on October 9, 2009.
Nighttime temperatures dropped to -1°C (30°F) on October 2, 2025, marking the coldest October night on record.

Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in October →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Oamaru in October

Pack for changing conditions in Oamaru in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.