October verdict

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in October

Weather score16Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 215mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

215mm

Sun

5.8h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

16

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 215mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October14°C average high

October is close to Abel Tasman National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October215mm average rain

October is one of Abel Tasman National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to March

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October5.8 hours average sun

October sits close to Abel Tasman National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October14°C average sea

October is below Abel Tasman National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October16 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.