Hokitika Weather in October
What's the weather like in Hokitika (West Coast) in October 2024?
The climate in Hokitika during October can be summarized as mild and very wet.
October is in the spring in Hokitika and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 327 mm 12.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 19 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 327mm 12.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Hokitika
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 Hokitika in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Hokitika weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 332mm 13.1ins |
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