Light rain is the story across Wellington and the surrounding area this morning. The day will be mild for the time of year, with temperatures near 11°C. A gentle breeze from the west-north-west will pick up through the day, and rain is expected.

Tuesday starts with light rain across Wellington, with temperatures near 8°C. The rain will be light through the morning, with a gentle breeze from the west-north-west. The rain will ease slightly through the afternoon, with temperatures near 11°C. The breeze will pick up a little, but it will still be gentle.

The evening will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 8°C. The breeze will ease a little, but it will still be gentle. The rain will return overnight, with heavy rain expected. The breeze will pick up again, with a strong gust possible in the early hours. Temperatures will fall to around 6°C.

The UV index will be low, so sun protection is not necessary. The rain will make it feel cooler than the actual temperature, so a waterproof jacket will be useful. The breeze will make it feel a little cooler, so a layer will be useful. The rain will make it feel cooler than the actual temperature overnight, so a warm jacket will be useful.