Wellington

Wellington Weather & Climate: New Zealand

Climate by month across Wellington, New Zealand, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Wellington

Wellington is one of several regions in New Zealand, with temperatures that range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) during the peak of February. We've based our full climate overview on data from Wellington, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Wellington, during February you can expect comfortable weather, with an average temperature of 19°C (66°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Wellington experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 101 mm (4 in) of rain in June, dropping to 58 mm (2.3 in) in January.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton Paraparaumu Beach Greytown
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Climate map of Wellington

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Wellington 13°C (55°F) 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 15°C (59°F) 927 mm (36 in) 2,040 hours
Lower Hutt 13°C (55°F) 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 15°C (59°F) 1024 mm (40 in) 2,040 hours
Martinborough 12°C (54°F) 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 13°C (55°F) 1014 mm (40 in) 2,040 hours
Masterton 12°C (54°F) 22°C (72°F) 4°C (39°F) 12°C (54°F) 1080 mm (43 in) 1,746 hours
Paraparaumu Beach 12°C (54°F) 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 15°C (59°F) 1555 mm (61 in) 2,040 hours
Greytown 12°C (54°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 12°C (54°F) 1096 mm (43 in) 2,040 hours

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