The climate in Wellington during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
Average temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 68 mm 2.7 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 17.8°C 64.1°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wellington in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 34.1°C 93.4°F |
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Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.2°C 41.4°F |
Wettest month: | June | 111mm 4.4ins |