New ZealandThe weather in October in Wellington
It's cool to moderate in October in Wellington with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Wellington. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Wellington, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2017, Wellington reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Wellington is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Wellington
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wellington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Wellington | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 65 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Wellington with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Wellington is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Wellington, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Wellington
Temperature in October in Wellington over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Wellington, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Wellington
Total precipitation in October in Wellington over the years
Daily UV index in October in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Wellington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Wellington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wellington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.