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When to go · Stratford

Stratford in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

GoodNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • StratfordHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 13 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).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stratford, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 13

    Jan: 9 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

January: Inside Stratford's best window: Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views.

Stratford: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across New Zealand in October →