Wellington weather in October
October in Wellington: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Wellington · #210 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wellington climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wellington in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Wellington?
- October in Wellington: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Wellington on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Wellington in October?
- In October, Wellington averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 11.1°C, with about 63.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wellington in October?
- Wellington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.