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Fiordland Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fiordland, New Zealand in October.

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Te Anau Manapouri

Considering a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Fiordland in October

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Fiordland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Te Anau.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fiordland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 218 mm (8.6 in) in Te Anau. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Te Anau receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.

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 Fiordland

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Fiordland (October)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (October)

Te Anau

In October Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In October Manapouri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manapouri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Manapouri 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)

Fiordland weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in October?

October in Fiordland, New Zealand brings poor weather. In Te Anau, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in October?

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in October, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 218 mm (8.6 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Fiordland, New Zealand.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Fiordland, New Zealand with often poor weather in Te Anau.

Generally speaking, February and March provide unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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Bucket list

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The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.

White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

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