Tai Tapu weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Tai Tapu in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Tai Tapu typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Tai Tapu in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 204 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Tai Tapu.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tai Tapu, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 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 Tai Tapu, 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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