Which is the hottest month in Wellington?

The hottest time of year in Wellington is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Wellington?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Wellington with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Wellington?

The sunniest time of year in Wellington is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Wellington?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Wellington in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Wellington

Q: When is the best time to visit Wellington?

The best time to visit Wellington is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Wellington?

The best time to visit Wellington is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
3.5
Feb
2.5
Mar
1.5
Apr
0.5
May
0
Jun
0.5
Jul
0.5
Aug
1
Sep
1.5
Oct
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Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

20
Jan
20
Feb
19
Mar
17
Apr
14
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
12
Aug
13
Sep
15
Oct
17
Nov
19
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Wellington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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