Levin Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
14.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
12.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
96 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin October Weather Overview

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 10.6°C (mean 12.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Levin October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Levin was 2001 — when the month averaged 13.7°C — while the coldest was 2009 at 11°C. Typical October days reach 14.2°C with nights near 10.6°C. The long-term October temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.0°C→12.7°C+0.7°C
Max Temp14.0°C→14.5°C+0.5°C
Min Temp10.1°C→10.9°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–11.8°C6 yr (13%)
11.8°C–12.5°C19 yr (42%)
12.5°C–13.3°C16 yr (36%)
13.3°C–14.0°C4 yr (9%)

Levin October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Levin, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 1998 with 171 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 30 mm.

Levin October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during October averages 84%. The most humid October was 1986 at 87%, and the least humid was 1985 at 80%.

Levin October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest October was 1985 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 4.

Levin October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during October is 5.6 m/s. The windiest October was 1988 at 7.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 4.4 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Levin

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Levin

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.4°C12.3°C12.2°C12.4°C12.8°C+0.4°C
Avg High14.3°C14.2°C14.1°C14.2°C14.6°C+0.3°C
Avg Low10.6°C10.5°C10.4°C10.6°C11.0°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain94 mm91 mm102 mm92 mm102 mm+8 mm

Extreme October Records in Levin

🔥Warmest October20.0°C2001
🧊Coldest October5.7°C1994
🌧️Wettest October171 mm1998
🏜️Driest October30 mm1999
🌬️Windiest October7.6 m/s1988

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Levin have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 5.7°C (1994) to a record high of 20°C (2001).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm, with a wettest year of 171 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Levin?

A good time to visit Levin

October is a good time to visit Levin, with days averaging 14.2°C and nights around 10.6°C (mean 12.4°C, cooler than Levin's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Levin's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Levin Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 10.6°C (mean 12.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 96 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 171 mm (1998), and the driest just 30 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 5.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 14°C to 14.5°C and overnight lows from 10.1°C to 10.9°C over the same span.
October Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.8°C13.1°C11.4°C17.5°C7.3°C145 mm85%7.1 m/s4.2
202414.7°C12.9°C11.2°C18.4°C7.5°C124 mm85%5.1 m/s4.8
202314.5°C12.4°C10.4°C19.5°C6.3°C82 mm84%5.6 m/s5
202214.0°C12.1°C10.2°C18.3°C6.0°C82 mm84%5.5 m/s4.8
202114.7°C13.1°C11.5°C17.4°C8.2°C100 mm86%4.7 m/s4.6
202014.8°C12.9°C11.0°C18.0°C6.5°C80 mm86%5.1 m/s4.9
201913.8°C12.0°C10.2°C16.4°C7.5°C114 mm84%5.9 m/s4.8
201814.3°C12.5°C10.6°C17.1°C7.0°C87 mm84%4.8 m/s5
201714.6°C13.1°C11.5°C17.8°C8.2°C93 mm85%5 m/s4.9
201614.4°C12.6°C10.9°C16.7°C8.2°C113 mm85%5.4 m/s4.7
201513.9°C12.3°C10.6°C16.1°C7.8°C80 mm86%6.1 m/s4.9
201414.4°C12.3°C10.2°C16.8°C7.8°C54 mm82%5.8 m/s5
201314.3°C12.8°C11.2°C16.2°C7.5°C131 mm85%6.5 m/s4.7
201214.0°C12.2°C10.4°C17.6°C8.1°C64 mm81%6.6 m/s4.9
201114.2°C12.4°C10.6°C16.4°C6.8°C124 mm86%4.4 m/s4.3
201013.9°C11.9°C10.0°C16.5°C7.3°C56 mm83%5.5 m/s4.8
2009 ❄️12.7°C11.0°C9.2°C15.2°C7.0°C147 mm83%6 m/s4.4
200814.2°C12.5°C10.9°C16.8°C7.9°C94 mm84%5.4 m/s4.5
200713.7°C11.9°C10.1°C15.8°C6.1°C102 mm81%7.3 m/s4.7
200613.5°C11.8°C10.1°C16.1°C6.8°C150 mm84%6.5 m/s4.2
200514.7°C12.8°C10.8°C17.2°C8.2°C92 mm82%4.5 m/s5
200414.0°C12.1°C10.2°C17.1°C6.5°C101 mm84%5.5 m/s4.3
200314.3°C12.3°C10.3°C16.5°C7.0°C101 mm83%4.8 m/s4.9
200213.3°C11.4°C9.6°C15.7°C6.8°C52 mm80%6.3 m/s4.9
2001 🔥15.6°C13.7°C11.9°C20.0°C7.8°C118 mm86%5.1 m/s4
200014.7°C12.7°C10.6°C19.2°C6.4°C60 mm81%6 m/s4.7
199915.6°C13.5°C11.5°C17.9°C7.8°C30 mm83%4.9 m/s4.9
1998 🌧️14.8°C13.3°C11.8°C17.9°C8.8°C171 mm84%7.3 m/s4.5
199714.0°C12.3°C10.6°C17.3°C7.4°C66 mm85%5.6 m/s4.7
199614.2°C12.4°C10.6°C16.4°C7.1°C90 mm84%5.6 m/s4.8
199514.2°C12.4°C10.5°C16.3°C7.0°C125 mm85%4.6 m/s4.5
199413.6°C11.4°C9.3°C16.6°C5.7°C105 mm83%4.6 m/s5
199314.3°C12.4°C10.5°C17.3°C8.2°C59 mm83%5.3 m/s5.1
199213.3°C11.3°C9.2°C15.6°C6.3°C110 mm84%4.8 m/s4.4
199113.5°C11.7°C9.8°C16.2°C7.6°C64 mm83%5.4 m/s5.1
199014.6°C12.7°C10.8°C17.7°C7.1°C89 mm85%4.7 m/s5.1
198915.4°C13.6°C11.8°C17.9°C8.2°C142 mm85%5.3 m/s4.7
198814.1°C12.6°C11.2°C16.5°C7.2°C121 mm86%7.6 m/s4.6
198714.9°C12.8°C10.7°C17.9°C6.7°C80 mm83%4.9 m/s4.9
198614.4°C12.6°C10.9°C16.3°C8.3°C101 mm87%4.5 m/s4.7
198514.5°C12.0°C9.5°C18.2°C6.0°C80 mm80%4.6 m/s5.2
198413.8°C12.1°C10.4°C17.1°C7.3°C63 mm83%6.3 m/s4.8
198314.7°C12.8°C10.9°C18.6°C8.1°C90 mm85%5.1 m/s—
198212.9°C11.1°C9.4°C14.8°C7.0°C65 mm82%6.2 m/s—
198114.2°C12.2°C10.3°C16.4°C7.0°C106 mm85%6.1 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Levin October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in October?▼

The average high in October is around 14.2°C with lows near 10.6°C (mean 12.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in October?▼

October averages 96 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 171 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest October on record in Levin?▼

The hottest October reached 20°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 5.7°C in 1994.

Has October in Levin gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 14°C to 14.5°C and overnight lows from 10.1°C to 10.9°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Levin?▼

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 14.2°C daytime highs and 10.6°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — October is the 5th coolest month in Levin, averaging 12.4°C.

What should I pack for Levin in October?▼

For October in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 14.2°C and lows of 10.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 5.6 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 7.6 m/s (1988).

Which October had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest October on record was 1998 with 171 mm. On average, October sees 96 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Levin behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.