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Te Anau Weather in October

Thinking of visiting Te Anau in October? Expect low temperatures reaching 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, and be prepared for the wettest month of the year.

Rainfall in Te Anau in October

As part of the rainy season, Te Anau sees around 15 days of rain in October, with an average of 218 mm (8.6 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Te Anau in October

In October, Te Anau sees low temperatures, with highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

October in Te Anau can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Te Anau Temperature in October

Min Temperature

3°C (37°F)

Max Temperature

12°C (54°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

218 mm (8.6 in)

Rainy days

15 days

Te Anau Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Te Anau - and find the best time to visit.

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

12°C (54°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

31-year average (1994-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Te Anau typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 12°C (54°F). Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 7°C (45°F).

Average temperatures in October

Daily Historical Precipitation

31-year average (1994-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in October

Historical weather records for Te Anau in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for Te Anau spanning 33 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Te Anau historical weather extremes in October

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Te Anau from 2000 through 2025.

The warmest day in October was on October 27, 2020, with a maximum of 22°C (72°F).
Te Anau experienced its chilliest October day on October 5, 2022, reaching only 6°C (43°F).
The lowest overnight temperature recorded in October was -5°C (23°F) (October 13, 2018).

Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in October →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Te Anau in October

Pack for changing conditions in Te Anau in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!