Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Wellington features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (35 °F) and 27 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -30 °C (-21 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 952 mm (37.5 inches) and receives 91 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Wellington enjoys an average of 3238 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 37 minutes to 14 hours 40 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Wellington are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (35 - 40 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Wellington experiences 131 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 75 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (71°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Mean maximum | 18°C (65°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 8°C (47°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (35°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
| Average low | -3°C (26°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Mean minimum | -13°C (9°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-7°C (21°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
| Minimum | -18°C (-1°F) |
-30°C (-21°F) |
-14°C (8°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
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Wellington usually has the most precipitation in May, June and October, with an average of 10 rainy days and 138 mm (5.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Wellington are February, November and December. On average, 29 mm (1.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 43 (1.7) | 32 (1.3) | 84 (3.3) | 91 (3.6) | 170 (6.7) | 108 (4.3) | 58 (2.3) | 96 (3.8) | 77 (3.1) | 136 (5.4) | 25 (1.0) | 30 (1.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Wellington are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 15 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Wellington: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 47 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 177 | 202 | 249 | 265 | 286 | 347 | 365 | 322 | 284 | 258 | 239 | 238 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 54m | 10h 49m | 11h 59m | 13h 10m | 14h 10m | 14h 40m | 14h 24m | 13h 30m | 12h 22m | 11h 10m | 10h 8m | 9h 37m |
Wellington experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Wellington UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Wellington. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Wellington's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.