When to go · Russell
Russell in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
GoodNew Zealand month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in October
- RussellHighs around 19 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 12 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 layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast