Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Oamaru, New Zealand in October
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oamaru, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Oamaru'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
October45mm average rain
October is close to Oamaru's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October5.4 hours average sun
October is brighter than Oamaru'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
October11°C average sea
October is below Oamaru's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October29 weather score
October scores below Oamaru's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.