The climate of Wellington

The current climate in Wellington features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Wellington, New Zealand.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Wellington in recent years was 32°C in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in August 2016.

Rainfall amount

On average, Wellington receives 1220 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Wellington?

The best time to visit Wellington for sunny weather is January, March, April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Wellington. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Wellington

The climate table of Wellington shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 22 21 21 18 17 14 13 14 14 17 18 20
Temp. min (°C) 15 15 14 12 10 9 8 8 9 10 12 15
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Precipitation (mm) 88 130 86 85 100 95 179 81 109 65 82 120
UV Index 9 8 6 5 3 2 3 4 5 7 8 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Wellington, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Wellington

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Yearly Temperature in Wellington

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Wellington, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Wellington

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Wellington

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Wellington, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Wellington

Weather experiences in Wellington

The weather in Wellington is rated an average of 3,1 out of 5 stars by 8 visitors. Have you been to Wellington? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

We had several warm days with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Especially the sun was pleasant, but there were also rainy days. Wear a sweater in the evening.

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was here in September Weather experience:Okay

Spring seems to be approaching, but the fluctuations remain. On one hand there are fresh sunny days, on the other there are rain and strong winds. Dress flexibly!

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was here in June Weather experience:Okay

Mostly cold and rainy, but there were also some beautiful clear days. Not ideal for outdoor activities, but certainly not unbearable.

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was here in February Weather experience:Good

There was some fluctuation, with occasional showers.

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was here in March Weather experience:Okay

Although there were sunny days, there were also heavy clouds and showers. The temperature was generally comfortable around 18 degrees Celsius, although the wind could feel quite chilly at times.

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was here in May Weather experience:Okay

It will be quite chilly, with daytime temperatures around 15 degrees. There were a few rainy days, but also some nice clear moments. There was the typical city wind.

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was here in July Weather experience:Bad

Temperatures are cool and can be uncomfortable at times. However, it is also interesting to observe storms up close.

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was here in August Weather experience:Okay

Bring a coat & umbrella.

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Average weather in Wellington by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wellington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.