AI-generatedBluff at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 14.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,023 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 31 m
Climate in Bluff
Bluff has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while July is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Bluff is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bluff
The best time to visit Bluff is from December to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 14.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February. Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is October with 106 mm.
Bluff through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bluff in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Bluff in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Bluff in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Bluff in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:5220:12
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:32 · evening 19:32–20:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:33 · evening 20:31–20:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bluff compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 14° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea warms from 11° to 12°. The days get 1.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 6° |
| Sea | 11° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 14.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bluff in October?
In October, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bluff.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 20 min06:52 – 20:12
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %4 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Bluff
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Bluff: score 75 against 46. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in February. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sea | 11.6° | 14.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 84 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bluff month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January19° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h
In January, Bluff is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in January75February19° · Sea 15° · 6.2 h
In February, Bluff is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in February67March18° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In March, Bluff is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in March53April15° · Sea 14° · 4.1 h
In April, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in April32May13° · Sea 13° · 3.1 h
In May, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in May19June10° · Sea 11° · 2.8 h
In June, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in June20July10° · Sea 11° · 3.3 h
In July, Bluff is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in July30August11° · Sea 10° · 4.0 h
In August, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in August40September13° · Sea 11° · 4.9 h
In September, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in September46October14° · Sea 12° · 5.7 h
In October, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in October57November16° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In November, Bluff is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in November67December18° · Sea 14° · 6.5 h
In December, Bluff is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bluff.
Bluff in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bluff
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to November, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 19° | 10° | 14.5° | 6.5 h | 14 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 19° | 9° | 14.9° | 6.2 h | 11 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 18° | 8° | 14.5° | 4.9 h | 13 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 15° | 6° | 13.6° | 4.1 h | 13 | 81 |
| MayMay | 32 | 13° | 4° | 12.6° | 3.1 h | 15 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 10° | 2° | 11.4° | 2.8 h | 14 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 10° | 1° | 10.7° | 3.3 h | 13 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 11° | 2° | 10.4° | 4.0 h | 14 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 13° | 4° | 10.9° | 4.9 h | 15 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 6° | 11.6° | 5.7 h | 18 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 16° | 7° | 12.6° | 6.2 h | 17 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 18° | 9° | 13.7° | 6.5 h | 15 | 98 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.60° S, 168.33° E · 31 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sea temperature in Bluff
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.0 – 12.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bluff ranges from 10.4 °C in August to 14.9 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 14.1 and 16.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.9° | 14.1° | 16.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.6° | 11.9° | 13.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.4° | 10.7° | 12.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.7° | 9.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.4° | 9.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.9° | 10.1° | 11.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.6° | 11.0° | 12.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.6° | 11.8° | 13.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.7° | 12.7° | 14.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bluff
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 13.3 hours of daylight in Bluff, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bluff: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bluff has about 18 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bluff
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bluff
How breezy and how cloudy Bluff is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bluff typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Bluff: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Bluff
Weather for your travel dates
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Bluff in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bluff has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h 25 min
- Distance
- 19,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bluff vs Invercargill
In October the holiday weather in Bluff and Invercargill is about equally good (score 46 vs 49). During the day Invercargill is 1 °C warmer than Bluff. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bluff | Invercargill |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Bluff ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°83
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Christchurch17°73
- 4Tauranga18°16°73
- 5Auckland18°16°72
- 6Matamata18°69
- 7Hamilton18°67
- 8Rotorua17°65
- 15BluffThis page14°12°46
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Frequently asked questions about Bluff
When is the best time to visit Bluff?
The best time to visit Bluff is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bluff?
The sea temperature in Bluff ranges from 10.4 °C in August to 14.9 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bluff in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bluff?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Bluff?
Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is October with 106 mm. The driest month is August with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bluff get?
Bluff gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.5 hours a day; in June there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bluff in?
Bluff is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bluff?
A nonstop flight from London to Bluff takes about 23 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 19,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bluff?
Bluff has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 29, summer holidays 27, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 69.