West Melton weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting West Melton in October? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In October, West Melton usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

West Melton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 204 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer 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 West Melton climate page with graphs.

 

West Melton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 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 West Melton, 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

9/10

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