Kaikoura Weather in October
What's the weather like in Kaikoura (Canterbury) in October 2024?
The climate in Kaikoura during October can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
October is in the spring in Kaikoura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14°C 57.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.7°C 38.6°F |
| Average temperature | 8.8°C 47.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 88 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Windspeed | 13.9kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Kaikoura with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Kaikoura
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 Kaikoura in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Kaikoura weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 59mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.2°C 45°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 117mm 4.6ins |
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