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Westport weather in October (West Coast, New Zealand)

Is October a good time to explore Westport weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

October in Westport generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Westport in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 289 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Westport. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Westport, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 289 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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