Palmerston North in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Palmerston North in october 2025
The weather in Palmerston North in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Fog
35% of time
19%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
27%
20%
18%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
49°F
37%
17%
16%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Palmerston North in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Palmerston North in october.
The climate of Palmerston North in october is tolerable
the weather in Palmerston North in october is wet (with 4.3in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 4.5in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in that area october, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Palmerston North is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Palmerston North in october with a maximum record of 72°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 5 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 16% of the month.
Day length in Palmerston North in october is 13:08. The sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:38.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Palmerston North: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in november to Palmerston North. more information
October: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in october, there are destinations with better weather than Palmerston North:
In october, Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel and Hamilton have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Palmerston North in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:08 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Palmerston North in october 2024:
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
54°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
58°F to 61°F
61°F to 70°F
52°F to 63°F
45°F to 56°F
52°F to 65°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in october
Cities near Palmerston North:
| Waitārere Beach in october | tolerable weather |
| Levin in october | tolerable weather |
| Wanganui in october | good weather |
| Masterton in october | tolerable weather |
| Castlepoint in october | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in october | tolerable weather |
| Porangahau in october | good weather |
| Porirua in october | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in october | tolerable weather |
| Hastings in october | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Hawera in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Palmerston North in october:
Weather data for Palmerston North for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Palmerston North. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North.