Wellington, New Zealand Weather
Wellington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 53°F (11°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 54°F (12°C).
Current conditions in detail
Wellington weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Wellington looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 53° and an overnight low of 51°. There is a 55% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 21 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Wellington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Wellington
Located in New Zealand, Wellington experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 68°F (20°C) in January and dip to about 54°F (12°C) in July, with around 40.5 inches (1029 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Wellington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Record high: 79°F (26°C) · Record low: 36°F (2°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 68°F (20°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 54°F (12°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 79°F (26°C) and dropped as low as 36°F (2°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.2 inches (107 mm) of rain over 13 days, while January is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.2 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Wellington is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Wellington is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Wellington is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Wellington stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Wellington by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 59° | 7 | 1.6 in | 12.2 h/day | 78% |
| February | 67° | 60° | 8 | 3.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 78% |
| March | 65° | 57° | 10 | 2.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 78% |
| April | 62° | 55° | 10 | 3.7 in | 8.5 h/day | 79% |
| May | 59° | 52° | 12 | 3.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 78% |
| June | 55° | 49° | 11 | 4.0 in | 6.3 h/day | 79% |
| July | 54° | 47° | 13 | 4.2 in | 6.7 h/day | 78% |
| August | 54° | 48° | 14 | 4.0 in | 7.7 h/day | 79% |
| September | 55° | 49° | 13 | 3.6 in | 8.8 h/day | 78% |
| October | 58° | 51° | 12 | 2.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| November | 61° | 54° | 11 | 3.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 79% |
| December | 64° | 57° | 11 | 3.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 80% |