Palmerston North weather in October (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How is October weather typically in Palmerston North? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Palmerston North typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Palmerston North in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Palmerston North, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Palmerston North, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

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