Wellington

Wellington Weather in November

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

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Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton

Planning a trip to Wellington, New Zealand this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Wellington in November

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Wellington.

To explore the conditions in Wellington, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Otaki with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in November. Wellington typically receives 210 hours of sunlight, making it 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)
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Best Places to Visit in Wellington in November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Wellington, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Wellington (November)

Precipitation variation in Wellington (November)

Wellington

In November Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
210 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Lower Hutt

In November Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
210 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Martinborough

In November Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
210 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Masterton

In November Masterton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
166 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Paraparaumu Beach

In November Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
210 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wellington 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Lower Hutt 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Martinborough 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Masterton 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Paraparaumu Beach 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Greytown 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Wellington weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Wellington, New Zealand typically experiences tolerable weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Wellington average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

Wellington averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

November is on the drier side in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Wellington, New Zealand with overall tolerable weather in Wellington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Wellington. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.

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