Wellington Region Weather Forecast
Wellington Region weather: 61°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Wellington Region is a region in New Zealand. Wellington Region is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 545.000.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Wellington Region with clear sky. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 57°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Wellington Region is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Wellington Region today at 9.3/10. Gusts to 71 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Wellington Region
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Weather in Wellington Region right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:02 PM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wellington Region
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 57° | 6% | 33 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 50° | 100% · 0,4 in | 36 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 22% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 43% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 12% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 12% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 53° | 6% | 26 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 24% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 57° | 45% | 24 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 58° | 41% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 60° | 33% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 54° | 25% · 0,6 in | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 53° | 24% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 51° | 24% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 58° | 27% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 57° | 21% · 0,0 in | 29 mph | 8 |
Climate in Wellington Region month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 67° | 59° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 55° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 58° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 49° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 48° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 48° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 49° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 51° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 57° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Wellington Region
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Air quality and pollen in Wellington Region
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Wellington Region
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Wellington Region
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wellington Region?
Wellington Region is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Wellington Region right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 73% and wind is 31 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wellington Region?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Wellington Region, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wellington Region in?
Wellington Region observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:02 PM.
How many people live in Wellington Region?
Wellington Region has a population of approximately 545.000.
What is the nearest airport to Wellington Region?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wellington Region?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
What places are in Wellington Region?
Wellington Region covers 1 places in this atlas, including Wellington.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
