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The weather in October in New Zealand
It's cool to moderate in October in New Zealand with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in New Zealand. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2020, New Zealand reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 68 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for New Zealand
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| New Zealand | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 68 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in New Zealand with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in New Zealand
Temperature in October in New Zealand over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in New Zealand
Total precipitation in October in New Zealand over the years
Daily UV index in October in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in New Zealand by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.