Balclutha Weather in October

What's the weather like in Balclutha (Otago) in October 2024?

The climate in Balclutha during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Balclutha and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Balclutha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Nightly temperature 5°C 41°F
Average temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.7°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balclutha with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Balclutha

Balclutha average temperature in October

October rainfall

Balclutha average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Balclutha average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balclutha in October 2024.

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Balclutha weather stats

Balclutha weather statistics
Hottest month: February 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: August 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 8.8°C 47.8°F
Wettest month: January 69mm 2.7ins
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