Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in October
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'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
October62mm average rain
October is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October6.1 hours average sun
October is brighter than Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October is below Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October32 weather score
October scores below Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.