Best time to visit New Zealand in October
October is a less ideal time to visit New Zealand — the country-average travel-comfort score is 73/100. The best months are March, January, April.
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Weather in New Zealand in October
Typical weather across New Zealand in October: average high 17.1°C, low 12.3°C, about 124.7 mm of rain, and 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather in October (score 73/100, October climate details).
| Metric | New Zealand avg | Best city (Auckland) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 73 | 73 |
| High / Low | 17.1° / 12.3° | 17.1° / 12.3° |
| Precipitation | 124.7 mm | 623.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.8 | 9.8 |
Is October recommended?
October is not the best month to visit New Zealand. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When to visit New Zealand in other months
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