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Visiting Oamaru, New Zealand in October

The weather in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November. October has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Oamaru.

October has total rainfall of 4.3cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (48°F). October is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November.

Consider visiting Oamaru in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.

Can you sunbathe in Oamaru in October?

No, October is not a good time for sunbathing in Oamaru.

October has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 4.3cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

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Can you swim in Oamaru in October?

No, October is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, with the sea water at 9°C (48°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about October sea temperatures.

Is October a good time to holiday in Oamaru?

No, October is not a good time for a holiday in Oamaru.

October has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 4.3cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Oamaru. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (48°F). October is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the October temperatures and sunshine.

Is Oamaru warm in October?

No, Oamaru is too cold for sunbathing in October.

The average maximum temperature in Oamaru in October is 13°C (56°F). The average maximum temperature is 12°C (54°) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Oamaru in October is 11°C (51°F). The average temperature is 10°C (49°F) in the previous month and 12°C (53°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Oamaru in October?

The average day light hours per day in Oamaru in October are 13.3. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Oamaru in October

The weather in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November. The average maximum temperature in Oamaru in October is 13°C (56°F). The average maximum temperature is 12°C (54°F) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Oamaru in October is 11°C (51°F). The average temperature is 10°C (49°F) in the previous month and 12°C (53°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Oamaru in October is 8°C (46°F). The minimum temperature is 7°C (45°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Oamaru in October

The days in October are much longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into November. October has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into November. During October the average day light hours are 13.3 per day in Oamaru. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Oamaru in October is typically 6.3 during October. An ultraviolet index reading of 6 to 7 indicates a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 20 minutes. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Oamaru in October

The average sea water temperature in Oamaru in October is 8.7°C (47.7°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November.

Rainfall in Oamaru in October

October weather is slightly drier than the previous month. October has a few more days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Oamaru in October is 4.3cm (1.7inches) and on average there are 12.3 rainy days in October making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

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