Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in October
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 238mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
238mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 238mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October14°C average high
October is close to Fiordland 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
October238mm average rain
October is one of Fiordland National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.4 hours average sun
October is brighter than Fiordland National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October13°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October15 weather score
October scores below Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.