October weather forecast
New Zealand

October brings further warmth as spring progresses in New Zealand. Cities on the North Island, such as Auckland and Wellington, see average temperatures rising to about 15°C (59°F), marking a significant increase from the earlier months. Meanwhile, the South Island's regions, including Christchurch and Dunedin, feel a continued warmth with average temperatures climbing to roughly 12°C (53.6°F).

The far north of the North Island experiences a consistent elevation in its sub-tropical conditions, with temperatures offering agreeable warmth. Concurrently, areas of the South Island, including Central Otago and Canterbury's interior, welcome an enhanced spring climate, leaving behind the remnants of winter.

When juxtaposed with September, October further bolsters the spring season with increased daylight hours and warmth. Daily sunshine stretches to approximately five hours, providing a comforting ambience for various outdoor pursuits.

Snowfall during October becomes even less frequent, now mostly limited to the highest altitudes. Lower areas and plains experience an increasingly mild climate, with the incidence of frost becoming less frequent.

Sea temperatures during October present a steady increase, ranging from 14°C (57.2°F) to 17°C (62.6°F), offering slightly more favourable conditions for water activities. Tropical cyclones remain non-existent, corresponding with the stabilizing weather patterns of spring.

As November approaches, New Zealand anticipates the final transition from spring to early summer, accompanied by extended daylight, warmer weather, and an invigorated landscape.

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• Auckland - October »
  October records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) in Auckland, New Zealand. In Auckland, in October, during 16.2 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Wellington - October »
  In Wellington in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. As Wellington welcomes October, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F), showing little deviation from September's 12.5°C (54.5°F).
• Christchurch - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Christchurch, New Zealand, is October, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. At the onset of October, Christchurch records an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.2°C (59.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month.
• Hamilton - October »
  On the last day of October, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:52 pm NZDT. In Hamilton, New Zealand, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.
• Tauranga - October »
  In Tauranga, New Zealand, in October, the average water temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F). In Tauranga, in October, the average water temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
• Napier - October »
  On the first day of October in Napier sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. In Napier in October, during 7.5 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dunedin - October »
  In Dunedin in October, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Dunedin, New Zealand.
• Palmerston North - October »
  On the first day of October in Palmerston North, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. In October, in Palmerston North, the rain falls for 11.8 days.
• Nelson - October »
  In Nelson during October, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation. In Nelson, during October, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.
• Rotorua - October »
  Rotorua experiences a transition to a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of October, not greatly differing from September's 13.8°C (56.8°F). In Rotorua, in October, during 14.7 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• New Plymouth - October »
  In New Plymouth, in October, during 14.1 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in New Plymouth, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:28 pm.
• Whangarei - October »
  In Whangarei during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Whangarei, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.