Climate normals · 1970–2000
Wellington Climate
Wellington is a city in New Zealand (G2) with a population of about 381,900. Its average annual temperature is 12.8°C (55°F), with roughly 1257 mm of rain per year.
12.8°C
Avg Temp
1257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Wellington Climate
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) and receives about 1257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.8°C
Avg Temp
1257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 80 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 55 mm |
| March | 16° / 61° | 99 mm |
| April | 14° / 56° | 104 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 128 mm |
| June | 9° / 49° | 131 mm |
| July | 9° / 47° | 141 mm |
| August | 9° / 48° | 135 mm |
| September | 11° / 51° | 104 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 96 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 90 mm |
| December | 16° / 60° | 94 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wellington
The most comfortable months to visit Wellington are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 21°C high). The coldest is July (near 5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Wellington are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Wellington, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C and about 1257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Wellington average about 21°C (69°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.