Temperatures in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Wellington with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wellington in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Wellington with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Wellington will be around 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Wellington is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Wellington. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wellington in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Wellington?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Wellington. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Wellington in October
With 21°C, Wellington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Wellington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Wellington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Wellington.
Daily UV Index in October in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Wellington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Wellington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Wellington
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Average Weather in Wellington by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wellington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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