Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C | 18.6°C | MILD |
| February | 14.9°C | 18.9°C | MILD |
| March | 13.8°C | 17.6°C | MILD |
| April | 12.3°C | 15.9°C | MILD |
| May | 10.8°C | 14.1°C | COOL |
| June | 9.1°C | 12.3°C | COOL |
| July | 8.1°C | 11.4°C | COOL |
| August | 8.3°C | 11.6°C | COOL |
| September | 9.2°C | 12.7°C | COOL |
| October | 10.2°C | 13.9°C | COOL |
| November | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | MILD |
| December | 13.4°C | 17.2°C | MILD |
February has the warmest typical feels-like highs (18.2°C / 64.8°F), while July is coolest (8.1°C / 46.5°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 18°C | MILD |
| February | 12.8°C | 18.2°C | MILD |
| March | 11.2°C | 16.2°C | MILD |
| April | 9.5°C | 13.8°C | COOL |
| May | 7.5°C | 11.5°C | COOL |
| June | 5.2°C | 9.2°C | COOL |
| July | 4.1°C | 8.1°C | COOL |
| August | 4.4°C | 8.3°C | COOL |
| September | 5.1°C | 9.4°C | COOL |
| October | 6.3°C | 11.3°C | COOL |
| November | 7.8°C | 13.3°C | COOL |
| December | 10.6°C | 16°C | MILD |
July is wettest at 93.9 mm / 3.7 inches, while January is driest at 53 mm / 2.08 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6 mm | 53 mm | LIGHT |
| February | 36.6 mm | 62.7 mm | MODERATE |
| March | 36.6 mm | 63.7 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 36.6 mm | 73.5 mm | MODERATE |
| May | 36.6 mm | 77.3 mm | MODERATE |
| June | 36.6 mm | 93.7 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 36.6 mm | 93.9 mm | MODERATE |
| August | 36.6 mm | 87.8 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 36.6 mm | 77.8 mm | MODERATE |
| October | 36.6 mm | 88.7 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 36.6 mm | 73.8 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 36.6 mm | 71.6 mm | MODERATE |
December has the strongest peak UV (around index 9).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 9 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 7.2 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 5.3 | MODERATE |
| May | 0 | 3.6 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 2.6 | LOW-MOD |
| July | 0 | 2.9 | LOW-MOD |
| August | 0 | 4.3 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 6 | MODERATE |
| October | 0 | 7.5 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 8.6 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.2h in June to 15.1h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.8h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.7h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.4h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 9.8h | SHORT |
| June | 0h | 9.2h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 9.5h | SHORT |
| August | 0h | 10.5h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.8h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 13.2h | LONG |
| November | 0h | 14.4h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 15.1h | LONG |
December is most humid (79.4%), while November is driest (77.3%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.6% | 78.5% | MUGGY |
| February | 76.6% | 78.6% | MUGGY |
| March | 76.6% | 78.4% | MUGGY |
| April | 76.6% | 79.2% | MUGGY |
| May | 76.6% | 78.9% | MUGGY |
| June | 76.6% | 77.9% | MUGGY |
| July | 76.6% | 77.8% | MUGGY |
| August | 76.6% | 78.6% | MUGGY |
| September | 76.6% | 78.2% | MUGGY |
| October | 76.6% | 78.3% | MUGGY |
| November | 76.6% | 77.3% | MUGGY |
| December | 76.6% | 79.4% | MUGGY |
November has the strongest typical average wind (23.2 km/h / 14.4 mph), while April is calmest (19.3 km/h / 12.0 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7 km/h | 21.1 km/h | BREEZY |
| February | 17.7 km/h | 20.1 km/h | BREEZY |
| March | 17.7 km/h | 20.1 km/h | BREEZY |
| April | 17.7 km/h | 19.3 km/h | CALM |
| May | 17.7 km/h | 20 km/h | CALM |
| June | 17.7 km/h | 20 km/h | BREEZY |
| July | 17.7 km/h | 19.9 km/h | CALM |
| August | 17.7 km/h | 20.1 km/h | BREEZY |
| September | 17.7 km/h | 22.5 km/h | BREEZY |
| October | 17.7 km/h | 22.7 km/h | BREEZY |
| November | 17.7 km/h | 23.2 km/h | BREEZY |
| December | 17.7 km/h | 21.8 km/h | BREEZY |
September is windiest by P95 gust signal (96.5 km/h / 60.0 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 90 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 86.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 87.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 84.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 88.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 87.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 88.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 88.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 96.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 94.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 94.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 88.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
August has the most rain days (~15.9), while February has the fewest (~9.1). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 days | 10.7 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 6.4 days | 9.1 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 6.4 days | 10.8 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 6.4 days | 11.5 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 6.4 days | 13.7 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 6.4 days | 14.3 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 6.4 days | 15.3 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | 6.4 days | 15.9 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| September | 6.4 days | 14.3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 6.4 days | 15.1 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | 6.4 days | 13.6 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 6.4 days | 13.5 days | FREQUENT |
June has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~6). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| August | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| September | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~0 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.2 hours in June (winter) to 15.1 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 5.9 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 3 risk days | Feb 3 risk days | Mar 4 risk days | Apr 5 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 1 risk days | Dec 1 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Apr 85 km/h | Feb 86 km/h | Jun 88 km/h | Mar 88 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 63 / 100 | Jan 60 / 100 | Mar 56 / 100 | Dec 51 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Feb 97 / 100 | Jan 91 / 100 | Mar 79 / 100 | Apr 69 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Wellington depend on your preferences. For warm weather, February is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, January, February, March tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
February is typically the warmest month in Wellington, with average high temperatures reaching around 19°C (66°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 8°C (46°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
July typically sees the most rainfall in Wellington, averaging around 94mm (3.7 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
January is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 53mm (2.1 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Wellington range from average lows of 11°C (52°F) to highs of 15°C (59°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Wellington. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.