Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
North Island, New Zealand in October
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
122mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October17°C average high
October is close to North Island'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
October122mm average rain
October is wetter than North Island's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.4 hours average sun
October sits close to North Island'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.
Weather score
October30 weather score
October scores below North Island'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.
