Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Southland, New Zealand this October.
Southland, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Garston to 15°C (59°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Invercargill and 1°C (34°F) in Garston.
To get a sense of October's typical temperatures in the key spots of Southland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Te Anau typically peak at 12°C (54°F) in October, putting it in the low range.
After dark, Te Anau cools to about 3°C (37°F) on an average October night.
According to our recent database analysis, Invercargill is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 15°C (59°F) and rarely drops below 7°C (45°F) during the night.
When looking through our records, we find that Garston stands out as the coolest city in Southland, New Zealand for the month of October. Daytime highs average 11°C (52°F) and it cools down to about 1°C (34°F) at night.
The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Invercargill this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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