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West Melton weather in October (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in West Melton during October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, West Melton generally 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

West Melton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 West Melton in October?

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 in October.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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