{"id":16387,"date":"2022-05-25T11:08:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T11:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/october-weather-in-new-zealand\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T11:08:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T11:08:46","slug":"october-weather-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/october-weather-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"October Weather in New Zealand - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":" <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New Zealand is a beautiful country, made up of two large landmasses, The North and South Islands, and many other smaller islands. The terrain ranges from imposing snow-capped mountains to breathtaking forests to splendid beaches. Like its two islands, New Zealand's culture is a combination of Maori and British traditions. The capital is Wellington. A town on the southwestern tip of the Northern Island. The largest urban area, Auckland, is also on the Northern Island. The official languages are English and Maori.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<div class=\"climate_paragraph top_paragraph\">Weather October 2024 in New Zealand:<br><br>Generally, October in New Zealand will be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches \/ 47 mm of rain during the month of October.<\/div><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/main_images\/New Zealand  weather in October - water temperature - comfort.jpg\" alt=\"Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with slightly cold temperatures\" class=\"wp-image-climate_main\"\/><figcaption>By Pumpmeup - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>October weather in New Zealand<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in New Zealand, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid<br><br>Generally, October in New Zealand will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 39\u00b0F \/ 4\u00b0C.<br><br>New Zealand has its share of rainy days in October. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches \/ 47 mm of rain during the whole month.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><div class='weather_monthly_images_container'><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_10\/October Day and Night Temperature for New Zealand.jpeg\" alt=\"Average temperature\" class=\"monthly_av_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_10\/October Minimum and Maximum Water temperature for New Zealand.jpeg\" alt=\"Average Sea temperature\" class=\"monthly_sea_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item comf_hurr_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_10\/October Wintersun Comfort grade for New Zealand.jpeg\" alt=\"Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk\" class=\"monthly_comf_hurr monthly_image\"><\/div><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><div class=\"climate_paragraph_normal\">The forecast for October 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>October weather in New Zealand in more detail<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in October in New Zealand, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds<div class=\"toggle_switch\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"btn-container\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-sun-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"switch btn-color-mode-switch\">\r\n\t\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"color_mode\" id=\"color_mode\" value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t        <label for=\"color_mode\" data-on=\"Metric\" data-off=\"Imperial\" class=\"btn-color-mode-switch-inner\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t    <\/label>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the temperature be in New Zealand in October<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect in October an average temperature of 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C during the day and an average of 39\u00b0F \/ 4\u00b0C during the night. In October, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 28\u00b0F \/ -2\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, July is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 51\u00b0F \/ 11\u00b0C. January and February  are the hottest months,  with an average temperature of around 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 59\u00b0F \/ 15\u00b0C. And almost equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in c.png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average day and night temperature in f.png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, January and February  are the hottest months,  with a temperature  of around 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C. July is the coldest month, with a temperature  of around 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 69\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0C. And slightly less than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in New Zealand each month:<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in c.png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand temperature during the year in f.png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect rain in October in New Zealand?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect about 11 rain days in October, with on average 1.9 inches \/ 47 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, January is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.3 inches \/ 33 mmmm. July is the wettest month,  with an average rainfall of around 2.2 inches \/ 56 mmmm. When comparing October with the month before and after,  this is more than September, which sees around 1.5 inches \/ 39 mm of rain. And slightly more than November, which sees around 1.7 inches \/ 43 mm of rain<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in c.png\" alt=\"October rain for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand rain during the year in f.png\" alt=\"October rain for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the number of days with rain, April is the month with the least amount of rain days  with an average of between 7 and 8 days. August, October and December And  are the months with the most rain days  with an average of between 10 and 11 days  When comparing October with the month before and after,  this is almost equal to September, which sees an average of between 8 and 9 days of rain. And almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 9 and 10 days of rain<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the water temperature be in New Zealand for October<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>You can expect in October, the water temperature for New Zealand to be between 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C and 57\u00b0F \/ 14\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.<br><br>January and February And  have the highest water temperature,  withan average of between 71\u00b0F \/ 22\u00b0C and 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C. August has the lowest water temperature, with around 60\u00b0F \/ 16\u00b0C. When comparing the water temperature from October with the month before and after, October has a water temperature almost equal to September, with a water temperature of an average of between 60\u00b0F \/ 16\u00b0C and 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C. And almost equal to the water temperature from November, that is an average of between 64\u00b0F \/ 18\u00b0C and 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in c.png\" alt=\"October water temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand average water temperature in f.png\" alt=\"October water temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for New Zealand during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in New Zealand<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect around 4 sunny days in October and around 20 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, April is the month with the highest number of sunny days,  with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. December is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 3 and 4 sunny days. When comparing October with the number of sunny days in the month before and after,  it is almost equal to September, with around 5 sunny days. And almost equal to November, with an average of between 3 and 4 sunny days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"October temperature for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We have looked at the sunny days in New Zealand. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. July and August And  are the months with the higest number of cloudy days,  with an average of between 10 and 11 cloudy days. February is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 5 and 6 cloudy days. When comparing October with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after,  it is almost equal to September, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days. And almost equal to November, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Will it be comfortable in October in New Zealand?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, October in New Zealand will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We use the humidity and temperature in New Zealand to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.<br><br>When looking at the whole year, June has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). January has the highest humidity,  with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). When comparing October with the month before and after,  this is almost equal to September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). And slightly less than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air)<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" alt=\"October humidity \/ comfort level for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" alt=\"October humidity \/ comfort level for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in New Zealand in October<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New Zealand has an abundance of so many things to see in the country. From nature parks to museums, and other interesting sites. Here are a couple of suggestions in no particular order:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><strong>Milford Sound<\/strong>: The site boasts of incredible waterfalls, seals &amp; penguins, and famous Mitre Peak. It is one of New Zealand's most famous tourist attractions.<\/li><li><strong>Bay of Islands<\/strong>: On the North Island of New Zealand, the bay of islands is most popular for big game fishing, sailing, and Maori sites.<\/li><li><strong>Waitomo Glowworm caves<\/strong>: It is a cave at Waitomo on the north island of New Zealand. It is a popular attraction because of a glowworm species that are exclusively found in New Zealand. There are organized tours that include boat rides to experience the glowworms.<\/li><li><strong>Te Puia<\/strong>: This location has a Maori Museum &amp; geothermal geyser that attracts a great number of tourists all year round.<\/li><li><strong>Vulcanos<\/strong>: New Zealand has several active volcanoes you can visit.<\/li><li><strong>Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Doubtful Sound<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Auckland War Memorial Museum<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>White Island<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Larnach Castle<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hamilton Garden<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Canterbury Museum<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dunedin Railways<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Otago central rail trail<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is it humid in New Zealand in October?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for New Zealand in October. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in October in New Zealand, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.<br><br>To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in New Zealand during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.<br><br><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of October, you can expect that New Zealand will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>June is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. January is the most uncomfortable month. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" alt=\"OctoberHumidity level for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/new zealand comfort level .png\" alt=\"OctoberHumidity level for New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is October a good time to go to New Zealand?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Trying to answer the question of whether October is a good time to go to New Zealand is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.<br><br>These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the average temperature for New Zealand in October, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In October, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 62\u00b0F \/ 17\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 39\u00b0F \/ 4\u00b0C.<br><br>The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 4 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days.<br><br>The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches \/ 47 mm of rain during October. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.<br><br>We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that October in New Zealand is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Does it rain all day in New Zealand in October?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In New Zealand, it does not rain all day in October. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches \/ 47 mm of rain during the month.<br><br>Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For New Zealand, there are, on average 4 sunny days and 20 partly sunny days in October. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is October the rainiest month in New Zealand?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>October is the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.<br><br>To answer what the rainiest month is in New Zealand, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.<br><br>August, October and December are the months with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 11 days with rain. April is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 8 days.<br><br>August, October and December are the months with the most rain. These are not equal to the months with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 2.2 inches \/ 56 mm of rain. April is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is October the most sunniest month in New Zealand?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>October is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.<br><br>To answer what the sunniest month is in New Zealand, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.<br><br>April is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 4 sunny days, and 20 partly suny days. December is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.<br><br>March is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.<br><br>The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. February is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While July and August are months with the highest number of overcast days. <\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><script>\r\n            document.addEventListener('cttm_map_loaded', function (e) {\r\n            for (let i = 0; i < cttm_map.length; i++) {\r\n                cttm_map[i].setView([-39.25087,175.40771], 10);\r\n            }\r\n            }, false);\r\n            <\/script><!-- wp:heading --><h2>More information about New Zealand<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/spend-your-winter-in-new-zealand-is-new-zealand-a-good-snowbird-location\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Click here for more information about the destination \"New Zealand\"<\/a><\/b><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Weather in New Zealand in other months<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/january-weather-in-new-zealand\/\">Weather in New Zealand for January<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a 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