Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand in October
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 126mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
126mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 126mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October9°C average high
October is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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
October126mm average rain
October sits near New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.1 hours average sun
October is brighter than New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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
October8°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October16 weather score
October is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.