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Ohakune weather in October (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Ohakune in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Ohakune generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Ohakune in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in October and which places have the best weather 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 Ohakune in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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