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Southland Weather in October

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Planning a journey to Southland, 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 Southland in October

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Southland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Garston at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Invercargill at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Invercargill and 1°C (34°F) in Garston.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 123 mm (4.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 218 mm (8.6 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Te Anau.

Explore Southland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southland — 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 Southland in October

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (October)

Precipitation variation in Southland (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 →

Invercargill

In October Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
176 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In October Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
176 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In October Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
176 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In October Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
200 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Invercargill 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Half-moon Bay 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Gore 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Garston 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Manapouri 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)

Southland weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Southland, New Zealand generally has poor weather conditions. Te Anau sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Southland, 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 Southland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Southland, New Zealand, with Te Anau averaging around 218 mm (8.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Southland, New Zealand due to the typically poor weather in Te Anau.

On average, the best time to visit Southland, New Zealand is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southland.

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