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When is the best time to go to Wellington

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Wellington.
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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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • 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 174 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 101 mm in June.

Climate in Wellington

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Wellington for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
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Humidity, %
828282818180808081818182
Rain, mm
53647275881011019680877675
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
666666666776
Sunny Days
666554544444
Cloud Days
141213121199910111213
Rainy Days
111012131517181816161414
Snowy Days
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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 82%. 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 53 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 18 rainy days and 101 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 53 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.