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When is the best time to visit Wellington?
In general the best time to visit Wellington is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Wellington in different months
This is the average weather in Wellington for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 173 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 100 mm in July.
Climate in Wellington
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Wellington for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +21°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +23°C | +26°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +19°C | +18°C | +16°C | +15°C | +13°C | +12°C | +12°C | +13°C | +15°C | +16°C | +18°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +8°C | +7°C | +5°C | +3°C | +2°C | +2°C | +1°C | +2°C | +3°C | +6°C | +7°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 54 | 65 | 73 | 74 | 87 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 79 | 85 | 76 | 76 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Wellington during the whole year:
The hottest month in Wellington is February with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Wellington looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Wellington is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 80%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Wellington during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 54 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 100 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington:
What is the hottest month in Wellington?
The hottest month in Wellington is February with average maximum temperature of +19°C.
What is the coldest month in Wellington?
The coldest month in Wellington is July with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Wellington worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Wellington could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Wellington?
if you're looking to visit Wellington when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 54 mm of rain.
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.