Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Kaikoura experiences an average high-temperature of a mild 13.2°C (55.8°F) in October, marking an insignificant shift from 11°C (51.8°F) in September. Throughout October, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 7.7°C (45.9°F).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Kaikoura, in October, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kaikoura, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August, October through December are months without snowfall in Kaikoura, New Zealand.Sea temperature
In Kaikoura, New Zealand, the average seawater temperature in October is 12.3°C (54.1°F).Note: Swimming in 12.3°C (54.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 13h and 14min.On the first day of October in Kaikoura, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:07 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Kaikoura is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in October leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Frequently asked questions
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When it does not snow in Kaikoura?
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How cold is the water in October in Kaikoura?
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How high is the UV index in October in Kaikoura?
Average temperature in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in October: 13.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).
Average pressure in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average pressure in October: 1011.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in October: 14.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in October: 39mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).
Average snowfall days in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in October: 12.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.1°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average daylight in October: 13h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average UV index in October: 4
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Kaikoura, New Zealand
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