Help New Zealand South Island weather in early October.
October really belongs to New Zealand's spring, so there is still a temperature difference. I feel cold in the morning and evening ~ I remember that the lowest temperature in the South Island last year was about 6 or 7 degrees at night ~ And it rained, so I felt even colder ~
The temperature in the South Island will be lower than that in the North Island ~ So it will feel cold sooner or later, especially in glaciers and Queenstown. But it's different when the sun is shining at noon ~ if the sun is shining at noon, I'm a sweater, and it's enough to wear short sleeves inside. Some are not afraid of the cold, and their short sleeves are in battle! If it is at night or near the seaside, I put on my jacket, sweater and short sleeves, plus a scarf.
by the way, if you want to watch the stars in tekapo, you must prepare your jacket and hat! It's quite windy to watch the stars at night, and the temperature will drop a lot at night ~ you must pay attention to this!
So, many friends said that they want a jacket, and thin down is also true ~ If you are not afraid of the cold, you don't need down, but I think a jacket is necessary! Also, it's best to bring a scarf, whether it's warm or concave!