What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in October?

In October, Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.

Nelson vs Te Anau in October

Nelson is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air.

Nelson vs Te Anau — October climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	10°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	12° / 5°
Rainfall	125 mm	195 mm
Rainy days	13	19
Humidity	79%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	22	23

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

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best January79
Te Anau 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, soaked, clean air · best January75

Nelson vs Te Anau in October — FAQ

Is October better in Nelson or Te Anau?: Nelson is the better pick in October — 79 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is nice, rainy, clean air, while Te Anau is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Te Anau in October?: In October, Nelson averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 125 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 195 mm.