Wellington Weather Forecast
Wellington weather: 54°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Wellington
No snow is in the current forecast window for Wellington.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Wellington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 57° / 51° | 0% | 25 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 54° | 45% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 53° | 39% | 18 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 4% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 54° | 7% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 56° | 22% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 27% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 55° | 50% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 56° | 41% · 0,1 in | 27 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 53° | 43% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 49° | 55% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 47° | 38% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 47° | 22% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 46° | 16% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 48° | 23% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 55° | 18% | 23 mph | 5 |
Climate in Wellington 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 53 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?
Wellington is a city in Wellington Region. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Wellington right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 78% and wind is 21 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Wellington, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 9:11 AM.
How many people live in Wellington?
Wellington has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport to Wellington?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wellington?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
