When is the best time to go to Wellington
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wellington, United States. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 68mm | 7.7hrs | 11.5hrs |
January in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest 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 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 January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 64mm | 8.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wellington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 64mm 2.5 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 82mm | 9.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Wellington is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wellington with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 80mm | 10.3hrs | 13.6hrs |
Wellington's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 148mm | 10hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Wellington and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wellington.
May is in the spring in Wellington and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 207mm | 9.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
June is a very wet, humid month in Wellington and the temperature is generally 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.
June is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 207mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 167mm | 10.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Wellington is generally wet 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 168mm | 9.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Wellington is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Wellington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 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 August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 210mm | 8.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
Wellington's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wellington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 157mm | 8.6hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Wellington and the temperature is generally hot.
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 fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 96mm | 7.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
November is a a little damp, humid month in Wellington and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Wellington weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 56mm | 7.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Wellington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wellington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Wellington and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the 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 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wellington weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 210mm 8.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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