October verdict

Paparoa National Park, New Zealand in October

Weather score9Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 267mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

267mm

Sun

4.8h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

9

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 267mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Paparoa National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October15°C average high

October is close to Paparoa National Park'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.

October267mm average rain

October is one of Paparoa National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to March

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October4.8 hours average sun

October sits close to Paparoa National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October13°C average sea

October is below Paparoa National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October9 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.