Wellington Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast

Looking for the latest Wellington weather? This page gives you a quick-read forecast for today, tomorrow and the next 7 days, plus wind, rain, weekend planning and useful local conditions.

If you're planning your week, it’s a handy one-stop spot before deciding on outdoor plans, events, markets, walks, coffee catch-ups or a day around the city.

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⚡ Today at a Glance (Wellington)

  • 🌡️ 19°C / 15°C

  • 🌧️ Rain risk: Low (increasing overnight)

  • 💨 Wind: Light, increasing midweek

  • 🌤️ Best time to go out: Late morning to afternoon

Wellington Weather Right Now

  • Current temperature: 18°C

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy

  • Feels like: around 18°C

  • Today’s high / low: 19°C / 15°C

Quick summary

Wellington is looking fairly mild right now with cloud around and a mostly settled start to the week. Rain is more likely to push in on Wednesday morning and again later on Sunday, while Thursday and Saturday currently look like the better outdoor windows.

Wellington Hourly Weather Outlook

This afternoon and evening

Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with temperatures easing back through the evening. Rain risk stays fairly low early on, then lifts later overnight.

Overnight into tomorrow morning

A few showers may move through overnight and early tomorrow, with more cloud around and temperatures staying mild.

Tomorrow afternoon

Cloudy conditions are expected to continue, with a warmer feel than today and a chance of rain at times.

Wellington 7 Day Forecast

Today (Mon 6 Apr): 19°C / 15°C - Intervals of cloud and sun. A fairly decent day overall.
Tue 7 Apr: 20°C / 16°C - Considerable cloudiness. Mild, with a more changeable feel.
Wed 8 Apr: 20°C / 17°C - Rain at times in the morning, then mostly cloudy and breezy.
Thu 9 Apr: 20°C / 14°C - Partly sunny, breezy and pleasant. One of the better outdoor days.
Fri 10 Apr: 18°C / 13°C - A couple of morning showers, then becoming breezy.
Sat 11 Apr: 20°C / 15°C - Cloudy but generally stable. A decent option for plans.
Sun 12 Apr: 20°C / 16°C - Cloudy with a little rain developing later in the day.

Wellington Wind Forecast

Wind matters in Wellington almost as much as rain.

This week looks relatively manageable early, then more breezy through the middle of the week before easing again into the weekend. Thursday and Friday look breezier than today, so if you're planning anything exposed - waterfront walks, hill tracks or outdoor dining - it’s worth checking conditions again closer to the time.

Wellington Rain Radar

Rain looks most likely:

  • overnight into Tuesday morning in patches

  • Wednesday morning

  • later on Sunday

If you're trying to avoid showers, Thursday and Saturday are the safer-looking windows at this stage.

Wellington Weather Warnings

There are currently no warnings in place for Wellington Central. Check again before heading out if conditions change, especially if you're travelling over the hill, taking the ferry or planning anything coastal.

WellyBuzz Weekend Weather Summary

Saturday

8/10 for getting out and about.
Cloudy, but generally steady and mild. Good for brunch, markets, casual walks and daytime plans.

Sunday

4/10 for outdoor plans.
Still mild, but rain risk builds later in the day, so indoor options may be the safer call.

Best outdoor window

Saturday morning through early afternoon currently looks like the best pick.

Weather in Nearby Areas

Conditions can shift a bit across the wider region.

Porirua

Often a little more exposed to wind than central Wellington.

Lower Hutt

Can feel slightly warmer and more sheltered on the right day.

Kapiti Coast

Can be sunnier than Wellington, but still exposed depending on wind direction.

Wairarapa

Often warmer during the day, with cooler nights.

If you're heading out of town, it’s always worth checking the local forecast as well rather than relying only on central Wellington conditions.

Wellington Tides

Tide info can be especially useful if you're heading to the waterfront, south coast, fishing spots or planning anything around Porirua Harbour.

Useful locations to monitor include:

  • Wellington

  • Cape Palliser

  • Mana / Porirua Harbour

UV and Outdoor Conditions

Even when Wellington feels cool, UV can still be worth keeping an eye on, especially if you're outdoors for long stretches. It’s also useful to check wind chill rather than temperature alone when deciding what the day will actually feel like.

Sunrise and Sunset

For planning walks, runs or after-work outdoor time, daylight is shifting shorter now.

  • Sunrise: early morning

  • Sunset: early evening

Planning Your Week in Wellington

Best days for outdoor plans

  • Thursday

  • Saturday

Best days for indoor plans

  • Wednesday

  • Sunday

Best days for a flexible plan

  • Tuesday

  • Friday

If you're planning around Wellington weather, the best approach is usually to lock in your outdoor plans on the clearer windows and keep a café, bar or indoor backup in mind for the wetter days.

FAQs

What is the weather in Wellington today?

Wellington is currently mild and partly cloudy, with temperatures around 18°C and a high of 19°C expected today.

What is the Wellington weather forecast for tomorrow?

Tomorrow looks cloudier and a little warmer, with a high of 20°C and the chance of some rain at times.

What is the 7 day forecast for Wellington?

The next 7 days look mixed but manageable, with the main rain risks around Wednesday morning and later on Sunday. Thursday and Saturday currently look like the better outdoor days.

Is Wellington windy this week?

There are breezier periods expected through the middle of the week, especially around Thursday and Friday.

When is the best day to go out in Wellington this week?

Saturday currently looks like the strongest all-round day for outdoor plans, with Thursday also shaping up fairly well.

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