When is the best time to go to Wellington
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wellington, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Wellington
Wellington weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wellington are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 72mm | 10.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
January in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wellington with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 63mm | 9.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
February in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 58mm | 8.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Wellington is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 50mm | 8hrs | 12.2hrs |
Wellington's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 53mm | 6.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Wellington and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
May is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 40mm | 6.4hrs | 14.9hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Wellington during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
June is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 51mm | 6.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
July in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 56mm | 7.7hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Wellington is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
August is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 47mm | 8.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
Wellington's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
September is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 68mm | 9.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Wellington and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
October is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 56mm | 10hrs | 14.9hrs |
Wellington's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 50mm | 10.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
December in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
December is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wellington weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
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