Rain is the story across Wellington and the surrounding area this Wednesday. The day starts with light rain, with temperatures near 9°C. A gentle breeze from the west-north-west will pick up to blustery gusts at times, and heavy rain is expected in the morning. It will feel closer to 7°C in the wind, so wrap up warm.
The afternoon brings light rain showers, with temperatures reaching a high of around 11°C. The wind will be blustery, with a peak gust of around 44 mph expected between 12:00 and 13:00. The rain will be patchy, but it will still be worth having a waterproof jacket to hand. The evening sees light rain showers continuing, with temperatures dropping to around 8°C. The wind will ease slightly but remain blustery.
Overnight, expect heavy rain showers with temperatures lows about 8°C. The wind will be blustery, and it will feel closer to 6°C in the wind. The UV index will be low, so sun protection is not a concern. The rain is expected to clear by morning, but it will be a damp start to Thursday.