Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Waitomo, New Zealand in October
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 162mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
162mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 162mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Waitomo, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October17°C average high
October is close to Waitomo'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
October162mm average rain
October is wetter than Waitomo'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
October4.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Waitomo'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
October15°C average sea
October is below Waitomo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October20 weather score
October scores below Waitomo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
