Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in October
Weather score5Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 402mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
402mm
Sun
4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
5
Poor
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 402mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October15°C average high
October is on the cooler side of West Coast (New Zealand)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October402mm average rain
October is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4 hours average sun
October sits close to West Coast (New Zealand)'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.
Sea temperature
October13°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October5 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.