Wellington weather in August (Wellington, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Wellington in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Wellington typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Wellington in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Wellington in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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