Wellington · April
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 62°F, low 55°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
62° / 55°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
19 mph
What April feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
06:51
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:51
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 April
The kit for April 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.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
-3° avg high
+1 rain days
Wellington in March →
April
62°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
+3° avg high
-1 rain days
Wellington in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in April?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in April?+
Average high 62°F, average low 55°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to March (avg high 65°F), April is cooler. Compared to May (avg high 59°F), April is warmer.
Does it rain often in Wellington in April?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in April, on average.