New Zealand weather in October 2025

Expect 15°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in New Zealand in October based on long-term weather averages. There is usually 14 days with some rainfall and 103 mm of average monthly rainfall in October.

  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in New Zealand (Wellington)15
    15°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in October in New Zealand (Wellington)14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 9°C minimum night-time temperature in October in New Zealand (Wellington)9
    9°C min night temperature
  • 13 hours of daylight per day in October in New Zealand (Wellington)13
    13 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in October in New Zealand (Wellington)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 103 mm monthly rainfall in October in New Zealand (Wellington)103
    103 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High) in October in New Zealand (Wellington)6
    6 (High) UV index
  • 13°C sea temperature in October in New Zealand (Wellington)13
    13°C sea temperature

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The October weather guide for New Zealand (Wellington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in New Zealand in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 15°C in Wellington, New Zealand in October, falling to 9°C at night.

How sunny is it in New Zealand in October?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Wellington, New Zealand in October - that's 46% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New Zealand in October?

The average sea temperature around Wellington, New Zealand in October is 13°C.

Does it rain in New Zealand in October?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Wellington, New Zealand in October and the average monthly rainfall is 103mm.

New Zealand October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Zealand in October 2025. Select a month to view New Zealand sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Zealand sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Wellington.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 05:55 18:27
Thursday, 16th October 2025 05:31 18:43
Friday, 31st October 2025 05:09 19:01

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