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Wellington in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Wellington in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Wellington, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Wellington in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Wellington in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wellington has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Wellington in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wellington for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +18°C.

Is Wellington warm or cold in October?

Wellington is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Wellington:

Climate in Wellington in October

Wellington weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+13°C+15°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+3°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+21°C+23°C
Rainfall
79 mm85 mm76 mm
Wind
6 m/s7 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
81%81%81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +15°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 85 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 6 m/s to 7 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Wellington in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Wellington is gradually decreasing during October, going from 9 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Wellington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Wellington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Wellington?

This is the weather in Wellington in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+16°C
2 October
🌧️
+15°C
3 October
☀️
+13°C
4 October
☁️
+16°C
5 October
☁️
+16°C
6 October
☁️
+15°C
7 October
☁️
+12°C
8 October
☀️
+13°C
9 October
☀️
+17°C
10 October
🌧️
+17°C
11 October
☀️
+16°C
12 October
☀️
+16°C
13 October
☁️
+15°C
14 October
☀️
+15°C
15 October
☁️
+16°C
16 October
☁️
+16°C
17 October
🌧️
+15°C
18 October
☀️
+16°C
19 October
☀️
+18°C
20 October
☁️
+17°C
21 October
☁️
+14°C
22 October
☁️
+14°C
23 October
☀️
+15°C
24 October
🌧️
+18°C
25 October
☁️
+17°C
26 October
🌧️
+15°C
27 October
☀️
+14°C
28 October
☀️
+15°C
29 October
☁️
+18°C
30 October
🌧️
+17°C
31 October
☁️
+18°C
In October 2023 Wellington had 11 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Wellington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Wellington in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2261 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington in October:

Is October a good time to visit Wellington?

It’s always a good time to visit Wellington, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Wellington in October?

October has mild temperatures in Wellington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Wellington rainy in October?

Wellington is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Wellington in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wellington in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Wellington

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wellington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.