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Wellington weather in February (Wellington, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does February bring to Wellington? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of February in Wellington typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Wellington in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 206 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 206 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Wellington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.