Wellington (KS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Wellington, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

On average, Wellington receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 944 mm (37 in). The seasons in Wellington bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 159 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 11 mm (0.4 in) over 3 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. 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

In Wellington, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wellington.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 79%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year