Wellington rain today
Rain expected from about 10:00, around 5.1 mm over the next 24 hours.
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Wellington weather forecast in words
Today: Light rain in Wellington today and cool, with a high of 10°C and strong winds (up to 47 km/h). It is 10°C right now and feels like 8°C, with humidity at 94%. Expect some rain (around 5.1 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around 6°C. There may be a little light rain (about 0.6 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Light rain tomorrow, 5° warmer than today, with temperatures between 6°C and 15°C. Expect some rain (around 8.6 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 84%.
This week: Over the next seven days Wellington will see highs of 10–16°C and lows of 6–9°C. The warmest day looks like Monday (16°C) and the coolest night Saturday (6°C). Rain is expected on 4 days, mainly Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday.
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 10 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Wellington during this period, from our forecast: 5 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Wellington weather
Will it rain in Wellington today?
Yes, rain is likely in Wellington from about 10:00 local time, with around 5.1 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Wellington right now?
It is 10°C in Wellington as of 09:56 local time and feels like 8°C. Today's high is 10°C and the low is 7°C.
What is the weather forecast for Wellington tomorrow?
Light rain with a high of 15°C and a low of 6°C. About 8.6 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 42 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Wellington this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 4 of the next 10 days, with about 27 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington today?
Sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset is at 17:58 local time.
Is it windy in Wellington today?
The wind is 13 km/h from the NW with gusts up to 19 km/h, which is a light breeze.