October verdict

Chatham Islands, New Zealand in October

Weather score33Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

63mm

Sun

0h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

33

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Chatham Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October15°C average high

October is on the cooler side of Chatham Islands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October63mm average rain

October is one of Chatham Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and July to December

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

October0 hours average sun

October is close to Chatham Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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October11°C average sea

October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October33 weather score

October sits close to Chatham Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

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