Wellington

Wellington Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Wellington, New Zealand in February.

🔎
Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton

Considering a trip to Wellington, New Zealand this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Wellington in February

Wellington, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Wellington generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Wellington to 22°C (72°F) in Masterton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Masterton and 15°C (59°F) in Wellington. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Wellington, New Zealand.

For specific regional insights in Wellington, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Otaki with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Wellington enjoys approximately 206 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Wellington by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wellington - and find the best time to visit. (based on Wellington)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November16°C (61°F) December17°C (63°F)
Best Time to Visit Wellington →

Best Places to Visit in Wellington in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Wellington.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Wellington

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Wellington, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Wellington (February)

Precipitation variation in Wellington (February)

Wellington

In February Wellington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
206 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Wellington →

Lower Hutt

In February Lower Hutt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
206 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Lower Hutt →

Martinborough

In February Martinborough generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
206 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Martinborough →

Masterton

In February Masterton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
189 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Masterton →

Paraparaumu Beach

In February Paraparaumu Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
206 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Paraparaumu Beach →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Wellington in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wellington 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Lower Hutt 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Martinborough 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Masterton 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Paraparaumu Beach 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Greytown 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Wellington weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wellington, New Zealand in February?

February in Wellington, New Zealand brings very good weather. In Wellington, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Wellington, New Zealand in February?

Average temperatures in Wellington, New Zealand during February range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Wellington.

Does Wellington, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wellington, New Zealand during February, with Wellington averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Wellington, New Zealand?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Wellington, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Wellington is very good.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide very good weather in Wellington. In contrast, June tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.

White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
Must visit in New Zealand →