When is the best time to go to Wellington
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wellington, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Wellington
Wellington weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wellington are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 80mm | 8.2hrs | 15.8hrs | 17°C |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Wellington during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wellington with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 62mm | 7.6hrs | 14.7hrs | 18°C |
February in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 97mm | 6.2hrs | 13.4hrs | 17°C |
The weather in March in Wellington is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 107mm | 5.4hrs | 12hrs | 16°C |
Wellington's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 125mm | 4.3hrs | 10.9hrs | 15°C |
May is a wet month in Wellington and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 139mm | 3.7hrs | 15.8hrs | 14°C |
The climate in Wellington during June can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 144mm | 3.9hrs | 14.7hrs | 13°C |
July in Wellington is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 136mm | 4.3hrs | 13.4hrs | 12°C |
The weather in August in Wellington is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 104mm | 5.3hrs | 12hrs | 13°C |
Wellington's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 103mm | 6.4hrs | 10.9hrs | 13°C |
October is a damp month in Wellington and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 95mm | 7.2hrs | 15.8hrs | 14°C |
The weather in November in Wellington is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 94mm | 7.5hrs | 14.7hrs | 16°C |
December in Wellington is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wellington weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 144mm 5.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 17.8°C 64°F |
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