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Weather in Canterbury for October 2026

Your guide to Canterbury weather in October - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of October is 13.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 16 °C by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Canterbury experiences moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 195.5 mm.

Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
19°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
76 %
Avg humidity

Canterbury Weather October

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September
November
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Partly cloudy
13°
2
Overcast
14°
3
Cloudy
12°
4
Overcast
15°
5
Patchy rain possible
13°
6
Heavy rain at times
15°
7
Light rain shower
14°
8
Sunny
17°
9
Patchy rain possible
16°
10
Patchy rain possible
16°
11
Overcast
17°
12
Moderate rain at times
15°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
14
Patchy rain possible
13°
15
Cloudy
13°
16
Sunny
16°
17
Moderate rain at times
15°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
19
Patchy rain possible
16°
20
Partly cloudy
16°
21
Patchy rain possible
16°
22
Sunny
15°
23
Sunny
19°
24
Overcast
19°
25
Cloudy
18°
26
Patchy rain possible
17°
27
Heavy rain at times
14°
28
Overcast
13°
29
Moderate rain at times
15°
30
Cloudy
17°
31
Heavy rain at times
18°

What’s the Weather Like in Canterbury This October?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Canterbury’s cities this October.
Patchy rain possibleChristchurch19 °C / 4 °CModerate snowMount Cook Village3 °C / -4 °CCloudyLake Tekapo1 °C / -4 °CModerate snowTimaru3 °C / -4 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during October in Canterbury

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Canterbury day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /3° 0.9 mm 0.3 cm
2 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 14° /4° 2.8 mm 0 cm
3 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /5° 1.5 mm 0 cm
4 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 5.1 mm 0 cm
5 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /6° 3.7 mm 0 cm
6 Oct. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 15° /6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
7 Oct. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 14° /6° 3.2 mm 0 cm
8 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
9 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 0.7 mm 0 cm
10 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
11 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 17° /6° 1 mm 0 cm
12 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /6° 2.3 mm 0 cm
13 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /5° 3.5 mm 0 cm
14 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
15 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /4° 0.5 mm 0 cm
16 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /6° 3.1 mm 0 cm
18 Oct. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /6° 2.1 mm 0 cm
19 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
20 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
21 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
22 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 1.4 mm 0 cm
23 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
24 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
25 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 18° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 4 mm 0 cm
27 Oct. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 14° /5° 7.7 mm 0.5 cm
28 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /5° 3.3 mm 0 cm
29 Oct. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /7° 1.5 mm 0 cm
30 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Oct. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 18° /9° 4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Canterbury in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Canterbury forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Canterbury in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Canterbury during October?
During October, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 19° and lows near 4°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Canterbury during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 195.5 mm is expected in Canterbury during October, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Canterbury during October?
The average wind speed in Canterbury during October is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Canterbury snow forecast October 2026

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October rainfall patterns in Canterbury

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Typically, Canterbury has 6 rainy days in October with a total of 195.5 mm of rainfall.
Provinces in Canterbury
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Christchurch CityMackenzie DistrictTimaru District
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ChristchurchLake TekapoMount Cook VillageTimaru
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