When to go
The Best Time to Visit Wellington
Month-by-month climate data for Wellington, New Zealand — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
December–March. Long summer days with mild temperatures; the rest of the year is windy but mostly mild.
Warmest in Wellington: Jan (20°C / 68°F) · Coolest: Jul (12°C / 54°F) · Wettest: Jun (~13 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Wellington climate, month by month
January
20° / 15°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
February
20° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
18° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
17° / 13°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
15° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Good
June
13° / 10°C
~13 rain days
Good
July
12° / 8°C
~13 rain days
Fair
August
12° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Fair
September
13° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
October
15° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
16° / 12°C
~12 rain days
Good
December
18° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
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