When is the best day for a trail run in Wellington?
This week's answer
🏃 Today, 10 Aug is the best day to trail run in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
Trail running in Wellington looks exceptional this week. Tuesday is your sweet spot — cool at 17°, zero rain, and calm 10 km/h winds. Friday and Saturday heat up to 26°, so either shift your pace or run early; Thursday brings a rare 4% rain chance, making it the week's only spoiler.
The week, scored for trail run
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Tap any day for the factor breakdown — temperature, dryness, wind and sky, each scored out of 100.
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Local know-how
Runners handle more weather than most, but heat is the real enemy — the best running days are cool, dry-ish and calm.
- ◆Above 25° your pace lies to you — slow down and carry water.
- ◆Light drizzle is fine underfoot on most SA trails; storm cells are not.
Questions people ask
When is the best day for a trail run in Wellington this week?
Today, 10 Aug is the best day to trail run in Wellington this week, scoring 100/100.
What temperature is too hot for running?
Performance drops measurably above about 20°; above 28–30° heat stress becomes a genuine risk for longer efforts. Run at dawn on hot days.