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New ZealandThe weather in October in Southland
It's cool to moderate in October in Southland with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Southland. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Southland, 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 25°C in 2017, Southland reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Southland
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Southland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 88 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Southland with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 15°C, with nights around 7°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 Southland is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°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 8 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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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Southland, 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 Southland
Temperature in October in Southland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Southland, 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 Southland
Total precipitation in October in Southland over the years
Daily UV index in October in Southland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Southland, 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 Southland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.