Climate of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Wellington (Wellington, New Zealand). Population approximately 393,400.
Located in Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 393,400. Monthly average temperatures range from 8.4°C / 47.1°F in July to 17°C / 62.6°F in January, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (February) to 150 mm / 5.9 in (August) — about 1323 mm / 52.1 in across the year. As the national capital of New Zealand, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Wellington's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C62.6°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| February | 16.9°C62.4°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| March | 15.8°C60.4°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| April | 13.5°C56.3°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| May | 11.1°C52°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| June | 9.1°C48.4°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| July | 8.4°C47.1°F | 145 mm5.7″ | — |
| August | 9°C48.2°F | 150 mm5.9″ | — |
| September | 10.5°C50.9°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 12.1°C53.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 13.8°C56.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| December | 15.6°C60.1°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Wellington?
Wellington does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Wellington's warmest month is January at an average of 17°C / 62.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Wellington?
Wellington, in Wellington, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.4°C / 47.1°F in July to 17°C / 62.6°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1323 mm / 52.1 in, with the wettest month being August (150 mm / 5.9 in) and the driest February (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Wellington in January?
The average temperature in Wellington in January is 17°C / 62.6°F, with rainfall of about 82 mm / 3.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Wellington?
The driest month in Wellington is February, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.9°C / 62.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Wellington?
The wettest month in Wellington is August, with approximately 150 mm / 5.9 in of average monthly rainfall.