Wellington Climate by Month
Wellington experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
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 reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Wellington receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 840 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Wellington enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 78 mm of precipitation, while in March, Wellington receives about 61 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Wellington can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Wellington in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August 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 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.
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