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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 71/100

Havelock North in October

Good · 71/100Beach 21/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm10 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
39.67° S, 176.88° EElevation 21 mUTC+13 · New Zealand Daylight Time
When to goHavelock North · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
October: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Havelock North averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 2.1° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 2.2°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Havelock North. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:27 and sets at 19:31 local time, giving 13 h 04 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 76 minutes over the month.

Why 71/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%91%
Dry days · 33%29%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 21/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Havelock North this month

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Hawke's Bay Region · 20 km N
17°Oct high
11wet days
69score
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New Zealand's best in October

Where to go in October
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Hawke's Bay Region
17°Oct high
11wet days
69score
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Christchurch
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Christchurch

Canterbury
16°Oct high
9wet days
63score
Christchurch
Whakatāne
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Whakatāne

Bay of Plenty
17°Oct high
12wet days
63score
Whakatāne
Ōpōtiki
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Ōpōtiki

Bay of Plenty
17°Oct high
12wet days
62score
Ōpōtiki
·Questions

Havelock North in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Havelock North?

October scores 71/100 for Havelock North, which we rate as good. Average highs are 17°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Havelock North in October?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Havelock North in October?

Havelock North receives about 58 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Havelock North in October?

The sea averages 14°C in October, cold for most swimmers.