Wairau Valley weather in October (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Wairau Valley in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Wairau Valley includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Wairau Valley in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 240 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wairau Valley, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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