What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Melbourne in October?

In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm.

Christchurch vs Melbourne in October

Melbourne is the better pick in October — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Melbourne — October climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Melbourne
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	21° / 10°
Rainfall	66 mm	78 mm
Rainy days	12	10
Humidity	74%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	24	32

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Christchurch vs Melbourne in October — FAQ

Is October better in Christchurch or Melbourne?: Melbourne is the better pick in October — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Melbourne in October?: In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm.