The Marlborough Sounds weather in October
Planning a journey to the Marlborough Sounds this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds in October?
The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. October in the Marlborough Sounds generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C in Endeavour Inlet to 17°C in Havelock. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Havelock and 11°C in Endeavour Inlet.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Endeavour Inlet with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Wairau Valley with 138 mm. Meanwhile, Picton enjoys approximately 240 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Marlborough Sounds in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?
Picton
In October Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blenheim
In October Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anakiwa
In October Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Renwick
In October Renwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Havelock
In October Havelock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Picton, October might be a good time to visit the Marlborough Sounds.
On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds 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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