When to go
The Best Time to Visit Wellington
Month-by-month climate data for Wellington, New Zealand — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Wellington— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
December–March. Long summer days with mild temperatures; the rest of the year is windy but mostly mild.
Warmest in Wellington: Jan (20°C / 68°F) · Coolest: Jul (12°C / 54°F) · Wettest: Jun (~13 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Wellington climate, month by month
January
20° / 15°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
February
20° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
18° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
17° / 13°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
15° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Good
June
13° / 10°C
~13 rain days
Good
July
12° / 8°C
~13 rain days
Fair
August
12° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Fair
September
13° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
October
15° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
16° / 12°C
~12 rain days
Good
December
18° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
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