Marlborough Sounds Weather in October

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

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Picton Blenheim Anakiwa Renwick

Planning a journey to the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Marlborough Sounds in October

The Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in the Marlborough Sounds generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Endeavour Inlet to 17°C (63°F) in Havelock. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Havelock and 11°C (52°F) in Endeavour Inlet.

For a closer look at conditions across the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endeavour Inlet with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Wairau Valley with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Picton gets approximately 240 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Marlborough Sounds by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Marlborough Sounds — and find the best time to visit. (based on Picton)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Marlborough Sounds in October

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

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 Marlborough Sounds

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

Temperature range in the Marlborough Sounds (October)

Precipitation variation in the Marlborough Sounds (October)

Picton

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Picton →

Blenheim

In October Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Anakiwa

In October Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Anakiwa →

Renwick

In October Renwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Havelock

In October Havelock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
240 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Marlborough Sounds in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Picton 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Blenheim 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Anakiwa 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Renwick 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Havelock 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Endeavour Inlet 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

The Marlborough Sounds weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in October?

In October, the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand generally has tolerable weather conditions. Picton sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in October?

In Picton, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Picton averages only about 91 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Picton, October might be a good time to visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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