Rangiora weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the October weather in Rangiora compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Rangiora includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Rangiora in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 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. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Rangiora, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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.

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?

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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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