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Wellington in June: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Wellington in June will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Wellington, based on historical data.
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June

Weather in Wellington in June 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Wellington in June, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 99 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • June is usually the driest month of the year in Wellington

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wellington has OK weather in June.

Average temperature in Wellington in June

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wellington for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in June averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +12°C.

Is Wellington warm or cold in June?

Wellington is typically mild in June.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

June is one of the coolest months in Wellington, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Wellington in June

Wellington weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
MayJuneJuly
Avg. temperature
+15°C+13°C+12°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+2°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+17°C+17°C
Rainfall
87 mm99 mm100 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
81%80%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
545
Cloudy days
1189
Rainy days
151717
Snowy days
000

June weather is still as ok as in May. It’s getting colder in June. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 99 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 6 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in May to 4 in June.

July brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Wellington in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Wellington is gradually decreasing during June, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Wellington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in June, with total rainfall of approximately 98 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. June is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
June is one of the rainiest months in Wellington, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Wellington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last June in Wellington?

This is the weather in Wellington in June 2023:
1 June
☁️
+16°C
2 June
☀️
+16°C
3 June
☀️
+14°C
4 June
🌧️
+13°C
5 June
🌧️
+11°C
6 June
🌧️
+11°C
7 June
☀️
+12°C
8 June
☀️
+13°C
9 June
☁️
+13°C
10 June
☀️
+13°C
11 June
☀️
+13°C
12 June
☀️
+12°C
13 June
☁️
+12°C
14 June
☁️
+11°C
15 June
☀️
+12°C
16 June
☀️
+12°C
17 June
☁️
+15°C
18 June
🌧️
+15°C
19 June
☁️
+14°C
20 June
☁️
+15°C
21 June
🌧️
+14°C
22 June
🌧️
+15°C
23 June
🌧️
+15°C
24 June
☁️
+15°C
25 June
☀️
+16°C
26 June
🌧️
+15°C
27 June
🌧️
+14°C
28 June
☁️
+14°C
29 June
🌧️
+14°C
30 June
🌧️
+12°C
In June 2023 Wellington had 10 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Wellington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Wellington in June has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2261 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington in June:

Is June a good time to visit Wellington?

It’s always a good time to visit Wellington, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Wellington in June?

June has mild temperatures in Wellington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Wellington rainy in June?

Wellington is often rainy in June. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Wellington in June?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wellington in June, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Wellington

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wellington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.