Palmerston North Weather in October
What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in October 2024?
The climate in Palmerston North during October can be summarized as mild and damp.
October is in the spring in Palmerston North and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.4°C 61.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.1°C 46.5°F |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 104 mm 4.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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 Palmerston North
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 Palmerston North in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Palmerston North weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |
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