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Punakaiki Weather in October

October in Punakaiki averages 14°C (57°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. It is the wettest month of the year, with 291 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so waterproof gear is a must.

Rainfall in Punakaiki in October

Punakaiki is in the rainy season in October, with rain on around 20 days and an average of 291 mm (11 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Punakaiki in October

October in Punakaiki brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and nights around 9°C (48°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Punakaiki in October

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Punakaiki. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Punakaiki Temperature in October

Min Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
68%
Precipitation
291 mm (11 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
83% *
Sunshine
166 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Punakaiki in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Punakaiki in October

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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