Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High18.9°C
Low8.1°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand
The climate in Wellington is mild year-round, with annual average temperatures spanning 11°C / 53°F during July up to 19°C / 66°F in February.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 76 mm / 3 inches per month, with July being the wettest (94 mm / 3.7 inches) and January the driest (53 mm / 2.1 inches).
UV peaks in December (index 9) and drops to its lowest in June (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 9.2 hours in June to 15.1 hours in December.
Wind speeds average around 21 km/h (13.0 mph) throughout the year, with breezy conditions most common during windier months.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Wellington.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
94 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.2)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
21 km/h
November is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
77 %to79 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Wellington, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Wellington compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#7 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#7 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#6 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#1 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#6 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#6 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Wellington, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Wellington feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 15°C (59°F) and lows near 11°C (52°F). Conditions usually feel cool in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Wellington for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Wellington?
UV tends to peak in December, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Wellington a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 21 km/h (13 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 97 km/h (60 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Wellington get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.