Wellington Climate by Month
Wellington experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Wellington is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -8°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wellington has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1048 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Wellington has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 103 mm, and the driest month, February, with 72 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Wellington in Canada
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
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