Wellington, New Zealand Weather
Wellington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 56°F (13°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 55°F (13°C).
Current conditions in detail
Wellington weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Wellington looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 56° and an overnight low of 47°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 26 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Wellington 14-day forecast
About the weather in Wellington
Set in New Zealand, Wellington works through an oceanic year: January afternoons near 68°F (20°C), July afternoons near 54°F (12°C), and about 40.5 inches (1029 mm) of precipitation between them.
Wellington weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 79°F (26°C) high · 36°F (2°C) low
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 7°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 4°C
- Average humidity: 79%
Temperatures through the year
July is the coolest month, with highs of 54°F (12°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). Warmth peaks in January: highs of 68°F (20°C), lows of 59°F (15°C). Days and nights are about 4°C apart on average - narrower than almost anywhere else we cover.
Rain, sun and snow
Between the average January and the average July lie 7°C, a narrower spread than about 81% of the cities we track. Relative humidity averages 79% across the year, more humid than roughly 80% of the cities we track. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is December through March. July is the wettest month at 4.2 inches (107 mm) over 13 days; January is the driest. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 79°F (26°C) and bottoms at 36°F (2°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Through spring, Wellington runs cool rather than cold: 58°F (15°C) by day, 51°F (11°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Summer (December through February)
Through summer, Wellington is crisp but comfortable: 66°F (19°C) by day, 59°F (15°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Fall runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 62°F (17°C), nights near 55°F (13°C), and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Wellington is mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days.
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% |