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

In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 118 mm.

Christchurch vs Rotorua in October

Rotorua is the better pick in October — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Rotorua — October climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Rotorua
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	15°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	66 mm	118 mm
Rainy days	12	13
Humidity	74%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	24	25

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

Christchurch vs Rotorua in October — FAQ

Is October better in Christchurch or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in October — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in October?: In October, Christchurch averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 118 mm.