Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in October
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Marlborough Sounds' 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
October139mm average rain
October is wetter than Marlborough Sounds' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Marlborough Sounds' 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 Marlborough Sounds' 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
October24 weather score
October scores below Marlborough Sounds' 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.