Region in New Zealand

Wellington Region Weather Forecast

Wellington Region weather: 65°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 65°F now🕔 3:06 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 545.000

14-day forecast for Wellington Region

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23⛅ Partly cloudy65° / 52°0%17 mph7
Sat, Oct 24🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 56°29% · 0,0 in29 mph7
Sun, Oct 25⛅ Partly cloudy62° / 57°0%28 mph7
Mon, Oct 26🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 56°32% · 0,0 in32 mph7
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Drizzle61° / 53°99% · 0,2 in37 mph8
Wed, Oct 28🌤️ Mainly clear62° / 52°14%23 mph8
Thu, Oct 29⛅ Partly cloudy62° / 55°10%27 mph8
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 49°18% · 0,1 in22 mph8
Sat, Oct 31🌤️ Mainly clear63° / 51°20%17 mph8
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast62° / 54°8%27 mph7
Mon, Nov 2⛅ Partly cloudy62° / 56°22%29 mph7
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Drizzle63° / 57°22% · 0,2 in27 mph6
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light showers65° / 59°31% · 0,4 in28 mph6
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light showers63° / 58°43% · 0,6 in28 mph3

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 62°F against a October normal of 59°F - 35°F above.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 32% of a normal October week (0,2 in against 0,8 in).

What this means for Wellington Region

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 6.3°F above the 59°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 65°F (18°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 62% and wind is 7 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 3:06 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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