Otaki weather in October (Wellington, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Otaki in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Otaki includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Otaki in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otaki, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otaki.

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