When to go · Oamaru

Oamaru in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; penguin viewing runs year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; penguin viewing runs year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

OamaruHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall: Medium
Prices · New Zealand overall: Medium

New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oamaru, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; penguin viewing runs year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

January: Inside Oamaru's best window: Nov–Apr; penguin viewing runs year-round.

Oamaru: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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