Wellington Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Wellington is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in February to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in February to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Wellington receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 791 mm (31 in) annually. The climate in Wellington shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Wellington Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wellington.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 81%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year