AI-generatedLower Hutt at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 16.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 888 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Lower Hutt is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lower Hutt
The best time to visit Lower Hutt is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 16.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. Rain is frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 94 mm.
Lower Hutt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lower Hutt in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Lower Hutt in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 20–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Lower Hutt in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Lower Hutt in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct
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
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3219:40
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:15–07:09 · evening 19:03–19:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:15 · evening 19:57–20:08
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 Lower Hutt compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 15° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The sea warms from 13° to 14°. The days get 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.8 h |
What is the weather like in Lower Hutt in October?
In October, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min06:32 – 19:40
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %40 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Lower Hutt
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 Lower Hutt: score 44 against 19. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in February. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 15° |
| Sea | 13.1° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 87 mm | 61 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lower Hutt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January21° · Sea 16° · 7.5 h
In January, Lower Hutt is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lower Hutt – and yet one of the best months here.
Lower Hutt in January44February21° · Sea 17° · 7.5 h
In February, Lower Hutt is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lower Hutt – and yet one of the best months here.
Lower Hutt in February31March20° · Sea 16° · 6.6 h
In March, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in March19April18° · Sea 15° · 5.2 h
In April, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in April15May16° · Sea 14° · 4.3 h
In May, Lower Hutt is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in May10June13° · Sea 13° · 3.4 h
In June, Lower Hutt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in June11July13° · Sea 13° · 3.9 h
In July, Lower Hutt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in July12August13° · Sea 12° · 4.8 h
In August, Lower Hutt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in August17September15° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h
In September, Lower Hutt is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in September19October16° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In October, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in October24November18° · Sea 14° · 7.1 h
In November, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in November27December20° · Sea 15° · 7.0 h
In December, Lower Hutt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lower Hutt
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in February (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, 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 | 42 | 21° | 15° | 16.0° | 7.5 h | 8 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 21° | 15° | 16.7° | 7.5 h | 7 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 20° | 14° | 16.1° | 6.6 h | 8 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 18° | 12° | 15.3° | 5.2 h | 10 | 69 |
| MayMay | 15 | 16° | 10° | 14.4° | 4.3 h | 11 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 10 | 13° | 8° | 13.2° | 3.4 h | 12 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 11 | 13° | 7° | 12.5° | 3.9 h | 12 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 12 | 13° | 8° | 12.2° | 4.8 h | 14 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 15° | 9° | 12.6° | 5.5 h | 12 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 16° | 10° | 13.1° | 6.2 h | 12 | 87 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 18° | 12° | 14.1° | 7.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 20° | 14° | 15.2° | 7.0 h | 11 | 74 |
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
41.22° S, 174.92° E · 9 m · Pacific/Auckland
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lower Hutt
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.5 – 13.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lower Hutt ranges from 12.2 °C in August to 16.7 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 15.9 and 17.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.1° | 17.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.7° | 15.9° | 17.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.3° | 14.5° | 16.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.4° | 13.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.2° | 12.2° | 14.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.5° | 11.5° | 13.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.2° | 11.2° | 13.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.6° | 11.8° | 13.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.1° | 12.5° | 13.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lower Hutt
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 6.2 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Lower Hutt, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Lower Hutt: 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, Lower Hutt has about 12 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lower Hutt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lower Hutt
How breezy and how cloudy Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt typically peaks at 31 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 60 % of the sky over Lower Hutt: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Lower Hutt
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lower Hutt 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.
Lower Hutt has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h 10 min
- Distance
- 18,820 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.
Good to know: New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +64
- Emergency number
- 111
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Lower Hutt vs Porirua
In October the holiday weather in Lower Hutt and Porirua is about equally good (score 19 vs 19). During the day it is about as warm in Porirua as in Lower Hutt. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lower Hutt | Porirua |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 19 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Lower Hutt ranks 25 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
- 25Lower HuttThis page16°13°19
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Hutt
When is the best time to visit Lower Hutt?
The best time to visit Lower Hutt is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lower Hutt?
The sea temperature in Lower Hutt ranges from 12.2 °C in August to 16.7 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Lower Hutt in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Lower Hutt?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Lower Hutt?
Rain is frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 94 mm. The driest month is January with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lower Hutt get?
Lower Hutt gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.5 hours a day; in June there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lower Hutt in?
Lower Hutt is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lower Hutt?
A nonstop flight from London to Lower Hutt takes about 23 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,820 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 14, summer holidays 12, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 35.