Weather in Wellington in October
In an average October, Wellington sees a daily high around 13°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
17°C
2001-10-06
Lowest
8°C
2009-10-05
Low
Highest
15°C
2024-10-25
Lowest
5°C
2022-10-05
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
2024-10-25
Lowest
-1°C
2022-10-05
Humidity
Highest
12.1 g/m³
2020-10-30
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
2022-10-06
Wind
Highest
74 km/h
2025-10-22
Lowest
8 km/h
1987-10-16
Gust
Highest
116 km/h
2025-10-23
Lowest
15 km/h
1991-10-25
Precip
Wettest
185 mm
1998
Driest
37 mm
2002
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