New Zealand · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Wellington are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Wellington sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 21°C, and its coolest in July (around 13°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 974mm — July is typically the wettest month (~110mm) and January the driest (~60mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
January is the sunniest month, with about 232 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 15°C | 60mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 21° / 15°C | 60mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 20° / 14°C | 66mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 17° / 12°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 15° / 10°C | 88mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 13° / 8°C | 103mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 13° / 7°C | 110mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 13° / 8°C | 94mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 14° / 9°C | 80mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 16° / 10°C | 91mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 17° / 11°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 20° / 14°C | 67mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Wellington is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 232 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Wellington is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 211 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Wellington is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 204 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Wellington is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 156 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Wellington is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 88mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 133 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Wellington is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 103mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 101 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
July in Wellington is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 121 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
August in Wellington is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 148 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
September in Wellington is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 164 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Wellington is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 193 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Wellington is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (53°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 212 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Wellington is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 218 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes