Wellington weather in October
Planning a journey to Wellington this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Wellington in October?
Wellington is a region in New Zealand. October in Wellington generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Wellington.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Otaki with 174 mm. Wellington enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wellington in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wellington climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Wellington?
Wellington
In October Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lower Hutt
In October Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Martinborough
In October Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Masterton
In October Masterton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Paraparaumu Beach
In October Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.
Is October the best time to visit Wellington?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Wellington, October might be a good time to visit Wellington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Wellington. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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