Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Hokitika, New Zealand in October
Weather score9Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 327mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
327mm
Sun
5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
9
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 327mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hokitika, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October15°C average high
October is close to Hokitika'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
October327mm average rain
October is one of Hokitika's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5 hours average sun
October sits close to Hokitika'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 Hokitika'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
October9 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.