Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in October
In October, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 13.1°C in Dunedin to 17.1°C in Hastings, New Zealand. Monthly rainfall ranges from 48 mm in Christchurch to 171 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
October in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 16.4°C11.3°C | 11.3°C | 77 | 11.9 |
| Christchurch | 15.5°C6.6°C | 6.6°C | 48 | 9.6 |
| Wellington | 13.5°C10.4°C | 10.4°C | 83 | 11.4 |
| Manukau City | 16.4°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 76 | 11.4 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 16.4°C8.8°C | 8.8°C | 100 | 12.7 |
| Tauranga | 16.4°C10.2°C | 10.2°C | 96 | 12.0 |
| Dunedin | 13.1°C6.1°C | 6.1°C | 74 | 13.5 |
| Lower Hutt | 14.4°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 88 | 11.9 |
| Palmerston North | 15.1°C8.1°C | 8.1°C | 109 | 14.9 |
| New Plymouth | 14.7°C9.5°C | 9.5°C | 171 | 14.9 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 17.1°C8.8°C | 8.8°C | 65 | 10.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.