Best Time to Visit
🇳🇿 Wellington, New Zealand · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
18°
15°
Great
Feb
19°
15°
Great
Mar
18°
14°
Great
Apr
16°
13°
Great
May
14°
11°
Good
Jun
12°
10°
Good
Jul
11°
9°
Good
Aug
12°
9°
Good
Sep
13°
10°
Good
Oct
14°
11°
Good
Nov
15°
12°
Great
Dec
17°
14°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 18°C | 15°C | 8 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 19°C | 15°C | 7 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 18°C | 14°C | 8 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 16°C | 13°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 14°C | 11°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| June | 12°C | 10°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| July | 11°C | 9°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| August | 12°C | 9°C | 13 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| September | 13°C | 10°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 14°C | 11°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 15°C | 12°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 17°C | 14°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 15°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Wellington is June and July. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
June
Challenges: frequent rain
July
Challenges: frequent rain
August
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Wellington during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C:
Wellington has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is February with highs of 19°C, while the coldest month is July at just 11°C. Annual rainfall averages 890mm across approximately 125 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Low °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 58 | 62 | 72 | 71 | 91 | 85 | 83 | 78 | 90 | 75 | 68 |
| Sun h/day | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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