Wellington weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
What is the weather like in Wellington in October?
In October, Wellington is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wellington.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 51 | 64 |
| Day | 13° | 14° | 15° |
| Night | 10° | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° | 14° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 12 | 11 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min06:33 – 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+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Wellington in October: quick answers
Is Wellington hot in October?
No. In October, Wellington is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Wellington 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.
Does it rain much in Wellington in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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