Southland weather in October
Planning a journey to Southland 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 Southland in October?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. October in Southland generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Garston at 11°C to moderate in Invercargill at 15°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Invercargill and 1°C in Garston.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 123 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 218 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Te Anau.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Southland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southland's yearly weather, check out our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In October Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In October Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In October Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gore
In October Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Garston
In October Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit Southland?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Southland due to the typically poor weather in Te Anau.
On average, the best time to visit Southland is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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