Franz Josef / Waiau in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in october 2025
The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 1911.2cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Snow showers
29% of time
24%
16%
16%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
23%
20%
11%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Snow showers
29% of time
25%
20%
10%
Weather at 3am
32°F
46%
24%
12%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Franz Josef / Waiau in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Franz Josef / Waiau in october.
The climate of Franz Josef / Waiau in october is very bad
The climate in october in Franz Josef / Waiau is wet (with 14.9in of rainfall over 12 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 14.8in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality october. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Franz Josef / Waiau is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Franz Josef / Waiau in october with a maximum record of 63°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 15 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 48% of time.
In october in Franz Josef / Waiau, the days on average last 13:15. The sun rises at 06:48 and sunset is at 20:03.
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Franz Josef / Waiau:
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 Franz Josef / Waiau.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Franz Josef / Waiau in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1911.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:15 | ||||
| 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 Franz Josef / Waiau in october 2024:
43°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Franz Josef / Waiau:
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in october | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in october | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in october | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in october | tolerable weather |
| Haast in october | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in october | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in october | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in october | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in october | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in october | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Franz Josef / Waiau
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Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau in october:
Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Franz Josef / Waiau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau 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 Franz Josef / Waiau.