Lake Tekapo in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tekapo in october 2025
The weather in Lake Tekapo in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 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 Lake Tekapo in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tekapo in october.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in october is very bad
The climate in october in Lake Tekapo 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 area the month of october. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 45°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Lake Tekapo is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Lake Tekapo in the month of october with a maximum record of 63°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 48% of time.
On this month of october, day length in Lake Tekapo is generally 13:16. The sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 20:02.
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tekapo:
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 Lake Tekapo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tekapo in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled 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 | 06:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:16 | ||||
| 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 Lake Tekapo in october 2024:
23°F to 31°F
27°F to 38°F
16°F to 36°F
25°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 41°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 31°F
22°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
27°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
23°F to 29°F
20°F to 36°F
25°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
40°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Lake Tekapo:
| McKenzie Beach in october | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in october | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in october | very bad weather |
| Timaru in october | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in october | tolerable weather |
| Haast in october | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in october | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in october | bad weather |
| Hokitika in october | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in october | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Lake Tekapo
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Lake Tekapo in october:
Weather data for Lake Tekapo for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tekapo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo.