Otago weather in October
Considering a trip to Otago this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Otago in October?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. October in Otago generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Glenorchy at 8°C and moderate in Waitati at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Waitati and 0°C in Glenorchy.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oamaru with an average of 66 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 253 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Queenstown. The city Queenstown usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Otago, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Otago's yearly weather, check out our Otago climate page.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In October Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wanaka
In October Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Oamaru
In October Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cromwell
In October Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Alexandra
In October Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit Otago?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Otago with often poor weather in Queenstown.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
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