Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
59°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Wānaka
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
59°F
Lows around 44°F
Precipitation
15 days/mo
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 42°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
4 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning49°F
Rain26%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday55°F
Rain32%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon57°F
Rain30%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening53°F
Rain24%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 55 | 3.9 | 11 | 11.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 73 | 55 | 3.1 | 9 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 3.1 | 10 | 9.7 | 75 |
| Apr | 63 | 47 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.8 | 80 |
| May | 56 | 42 | 3.9 | 12 | 5.7 | 86 |
| Jun | 48 | 38 | 3.6 | 12 | 5.2 | 90 |
| Jul | 46 | 35 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.4 | 91 |
| Aug | 50 | 37 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.0 | 87 |
| Sep | 54 | 40 | 7.5 | 17 | 8.9 | 80 |
| Oct | 59 | 44 | 6.2 | 15 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Nov | 66 | 49 | 4.0 | 13 | 11.7 | 73 |
| Dec | 69 | 54 | 4.2 | 16 | 12.1 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology