Weather in Te Anau in october 2026

The weather in Te Anau in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout october

very bad weather 53cm

Weather at 6am
40°F

Moderate rain at times

19%

Heavy rain

18%

Cloudy

10%

Weather at 12pm
50°F

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 6pm
47°F

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 3am
40°F

Fog

27%

Moderate rain at times

25%

Heavy rain

18%

Partly Cloudy

9%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Te Anau in october

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Te Anau in october.


The climate of Te Anau in october is very bad

The climate in october in Te Anau is wet (with 14.5in of precipitation over 14 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 14.4in of rainfall over 14 days.

The climate is rather cold in that locality this month, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 52°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Te Anau is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Te Anau in the month of october with a maximum record of 70°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2020.

On this month of october, day length in Te Anau is generally 13:19. The sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 20:15.

With an unfavorable weather, the month of october is not the best time to go in Te Anau in New Zealand.



October: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Te Anau:

In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.

Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Akaroa and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Te Anau.

more information about New Zealand's weather in october


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Te Anau in october

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of october.

October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 45°F
Highest temperature 52°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Highest record temperature 70°F
(2017)
Lowest record temperature 20°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at -32°F 7 day(s)
(23%)
Wind
Wind speed 14km/h
Wind temperature 34°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 14.5in
Number of days with rainfall 14 day(s)
(47%)
Record daily rainfall 5.7in
(2016)
Snowfall 53cm
Other climate data
Humidity 95%
Visibility 7.16km
Cloud cover 67%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 9
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:56
Time of sunset 20:15
Length of day 13:19
Our opinion about the weather in october
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last october?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Te Anau in october 2025:

01-10-2025
Patchy light snow
20°F to 38°F
02-10-2025
Light rain
20°F to 38°F
03-10-2025
Fog
31°F to 43°F
04-10-2025
Fog
38°F to 43°F
05-10-2025
Fog
38°F to 43°F
06-10-2025
Moderate rain
29°F to 47°F
07-10-2025
Light rain shower
36°F to 40°F
08-10-2025
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 49°F
09-10-2025
Mist
43°F to 49°F
10-10-2025
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 56°F
11-10-2025
Light rain shower
43°F to 49°F
12-10-2025
Light rain
40°F to 47°F
13-10-2025
Light drizzle
36°F to 43°F
14-10-2025
Patchy rain nearby
22°F to 45°F
15-10-2025
Mist
29°F to 47°F
16-10-2025
Light rain shower
38°F to 45°F
17-10-2025
Patchy rain nearby
29°F to 49°F
18-10-2025
Light rain shower
43°F to 49°F
19-10-2025
Light rain shower
32°F to 41°F
20-10-2025
Heavy rain
34°F to 41°F
21-10-2025
Light sleet
36°F to 43°F
22-10-2025
Light rain
41°F to 45°F
23-10-2025
Moderate rain
38°F to 54°F
24-10-2025
Moderate or heavy sleet
29°F to 38°F
25-10-2025
Moderate rain
36°F to 38°F
26-10-2025
Light sleet
36°F to 38°F
27-10-2025
Light sleet
34°F to 36°F
28-10-2025
Light sleet
31°F to 40°F
29-10-2025
Fog
20°F to 38°F
30-10-2025
Moderate rain
36°F to 41°F
31-10-2025
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 43°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in october

Cities near Te Anau:

Queenstown in octobervery bad weather
Milford Sound in octobervery bad weather
Invercargill in octobertolerable weather
Gore in octobertolerable weather
Rob Roy Glacier in octobervery bad weather
Roys Peak in octobervery bad weather
Wanaka in octobervery bad weather
The Catlins in octobertolerable weather
Saint Bathans in octobervery bad weather
Stewart Island in octobertolerable weather
Balclutha in octobervery bad weather
Haast in octobertolerable weather
New Zealand in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

Legend: Te Anau perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Te Anau in october:

Weather data for Te Anau for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Te Anau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Te Anau can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Te Anau.


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