When is the best day for a picnic in Wellington?
This week's answer
🧺 Wednesday, 12 Aug is the best day to picnic in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
Wednesday through Sunday are all solid for picnicking in Wellington, with Saturday standing out as the pick—warmth at 25°, zero rain, and barely any wind at 2 km/h. Monday starts the week decently at 14°, but it's cooler and less comfortable than what's coming.
The week, scored for picnic
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Local know-how
Picnic weather is the gentle middle: warm but not baking, a breeze but not a gale, and confidently dry skies.
- ◆Late morning starts dodge both chilly grass and afternoon storm build-up.
- ◆A little shade nearby doubles how long everyone lasts on a warm day.
Questions people ask
When is the best day for a picnic in Wellington this week?
Wednesday, 12 Aug is the best day to picnic in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
What's the ideal picnic temperature?
Between about 18° and 27° with light wind — warm enough to lounge, cool enough that food and people both stay happy.