Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand in October
Weather score8Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 308mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
308mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
8
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 308mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October12°C average high
October is close to Arthur's Pass 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.
Rain
October308mm average rain
October is one of Arthur's Pass National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October13°C average sea
October is below Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October8 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 March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.