Wellington Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa is 24°C (75°F), with daytime highs ranging from 18°C (64°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Wellington compares to cities worldwide.
Wellington Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to mild in Wellington. At night, minimum temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in February to 5°C (41°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Wellington by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Wellington vs South Africa
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Wellington vs World: Temperature Compared
Wellington's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Wellington?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Wellington, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Wellington this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Wellington's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Wellington climate page.
