Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in October
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kaikoura, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Kaikoura'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
October85mm average rain
October sits near Kaikoura's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.4 hours average sun
October is brighter than Kaikoura'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
October12°C average sea
October is below Kaikoura's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October30 weather score
October sits close to Kaikoura's 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.