Wellington Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Wellington experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in February to a moderate 18°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Wellington receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 791 mm annually. The climate in Wellington shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm 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
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Wellington in South Africa
During the months of April, May, September, October and November 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
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