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

In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.

Christchurch vs Nelson in October

Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in October — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Nelson — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	16°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	66 mm	125 mm
Rainy days	12	13
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	24	22

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

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Christchurch vs Nelson in October — FAQ

Is October better in Christchurch or Nelson?: Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in October — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Nelson in October?: In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm.