When to go · Kingston
Kingston in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C61°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
GoodNew Zealand month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in October
- KingstonHighs around 16 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 61 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast