Wellington
Wellington City, New Zealand
Current Weather
16°61°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 16°61°
Min: 11°53°
Max: 18°64°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 18°C and dropping to 14°C. The coming days will be windy throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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06:20
Sunrise
19:49
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16:32
Moonrise
04:54
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Wellington today, October 23, 2026
Sunshine leads the day in Wellington on October 23, 2026, with a patch of cloud building near 10:00. The broader outlook stays fair despite that temporary thickening. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 17% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.Sunshine leads the day in Wellington on October 23, 2026, with a patch of cloud building near 10:00. The broader outlook stays fair despite that temporary thickening. The opening hours look fair, as cloud stays near 17% around 10:00. Morning errands should face fewer weather interruptions.
Expect highs of 18°C and cooler readings close to 11°C. Moisture in the air spans 62%-86%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 21 km/h around 23:00.Expect highs of 64°F and cooler readings close to 53°F. Moisture in the air spans 62%-86%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 13 mph around 23:00.
Expect a more open afternoon, with limited cloud around 8% by 12:00. Residual damp risk should be lower than earlier. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:20, sunset at 19:49, and 13 hours 29 minutes of sunlight today overall.Expect a more open afternoon, with limited cloud around 8% by 12:00. Residual damp risk should be lower than earlier. Visibility stays near 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:20, sunset at 19:49, and 13 hours 29 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Wellington on October 23, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 18°C.Overall, Wellington on October 23, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 64°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Wellington
How warm does it get in Wellington?
The warmest month in Wellington is February, with average high temperatures of 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Wellington is February, with average high temperatures of 65°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.
How cold does it get in Wellington?
The coldest month in Wellington is August, with average low temperatures of 10°C. The average temperature during this period is around 11°C.The coldest month in Wellington is August, with average low temperatures of 50°F. The average temperature during this period is around 51°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Wellington?
The wettest month in Wellington is July, with an average of 116 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Wellington is July, with an average of 4.6 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Wellington?
The driest month in Wellington is January, with an average of 50 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Wellington is January, with an average of 2 in of precipitation.