Rolleston weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the October weather in Rolleston compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Rolleston includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Rolleston in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rolleston climate page with graphs.

 

Rolleston, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rolleston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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