When is the best pool day in Wellington?
This week's answer
🏊 Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to pool day in Wellington this week, scoring 94/100.
Thursday is your day: 25°, calm winds, and virtually no rain. Friday runs a close second at 26° with light winds, though you'll want to dive in morning before any cloud builds. Sunday turns cold and thin at just 17°, so skip it.
The week, scored for pool day
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Local know-how
A proper pool day is simple: hot, sunny, still and dry. The bar is higher than any other activity on the list.
- ◆Wind chill is real even at 28° — a still 26° beats a windy 30°.
- ◆UV peaks 11am–3pm; the water feels best from mid-afternoon once it's soaked up the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best pool day in Wellington this week?
Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to pool day in Wellington this week, scoring 94/100.
What temperature is warm enough to swim outdoors?
Most people want an air temperature of at least 25° with sun and light wind before an unheated pool feels like a treat rather than a dare.