Wellington weather in October (Wellington, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Wellington this October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Wellington typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 29 km/h  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.