Wellington Weather Forecast
Wellington weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Wellington
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 62 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Wellington
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Wellington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 53° | 67% | 30 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 49° | 69% · 0,1 in | 28 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 39% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 53° | 2% | 29 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 49% · 0,0 in | 29 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 32% | 22 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 58° | 13% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 59° | 25% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 38% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 59° | 46% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 57° | 29% · 0,1 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 36% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 49° | 41% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 29% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 55° | 29% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 49° | 15% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
What this means for Wellington
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 3.2°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
A 67% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 60 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 62°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 23 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 4:34 PM.
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 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
