Wellington · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 58°F, low 51°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
58° / 51°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
21 mph
What October feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
05:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:42
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Wellington in October
The kit for October in Wellington: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
+3° avg high
-1 rain days
Wellington in September →
October
58°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
-3° avg high
0 rain days
Wellington in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in October?+
Average high 58°F, average low 51°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to September (avg high 55°F), October is warmer. Compared to November (avg high 61°F), October is cooler.
Does it rain often in Wellington in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.