Te Anau Weather in October
What's the weather like in Te Anau (Southland) in October 2024?
The climate in Te Anau during October can be summarized as cool and wet.
October is in the spring in Te Anau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.4°C 57.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
| Average temperature | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 168 mm 6.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Te Anau
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 Te Anau in October 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Te Anau weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |
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