Wellington

Wellington Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Wellington, New Zealand in October.

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Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton

Considering a trip to Wellington, New Zealand this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Wellington in October

Wellington, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Wellington generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Wellington.

For a closer look at conditions across Wellington, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Otaki with 174 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Wellington gets around 183 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Wellington by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wellington — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wellington)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November16°C (61°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wellington in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Wellington.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Wellington

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Wellington, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Wellington (October)

Precipitation variation in Wellington (October)

Wellington

In October Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
183 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Lower Hutt

In October Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
183 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
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Martinborough

In October Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
183 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Masterton

In October Masterton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
145 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
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Paraparaumu Beach

In October Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
183 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Wellington in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wellington 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Lower Hutt 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Martinborough 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Masterton 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Paraparaumu Beach 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Greytown 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Wellington weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wellington, New Zealand in October?

October in Wellington, New Zealand brings tolerable weather. In Wellington, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Wellington, New Zealand in October?

Wellington averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Wellington, New Zealand get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wellington, New Zealand during October, with Wellington averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Wellington, New Zealand?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Wellington, October might be a good time to visit Wellington, New Zealand. 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.

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