Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in October.

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Motueka Takaka Kaiteriteri

Planning a trip to the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Abel Tasman National Park in October

The Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in the Abel Tasman National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Motueka.

For a closer look at conditions across the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Motueka with an average of 146 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Takaka with 180 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Motueka enjoys about 224 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Abel Tasman National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Abel Tasman National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Motueka)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Abel Tasman National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Abel Tasman National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Abel Tasman National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in the Abel Tasman National Park (October)

Motueka

In October Motueka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Takaka

In October Takaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Kaiteriteri

In October Kaiteriteri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
224 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Abel Tasman National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Motueka 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Takaka 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Kaiteriteri 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

The Abel Tasman National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in October?

the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Motueka average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in October?

Motueka averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Motueka sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Motueka, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

On average, the best time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand is in February with generally perfect weather in Motueka. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.

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