When is the best time to visit Wellington?

The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 62 to 68 degrees F with 6 to 10 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month at 68 degrees F on average, and August the coolest at 54 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Wellington?

July, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 6. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Wellington?

July averages 55 degrees F by day and 48 degrees F at night, and January averages 68 degrees F and 60 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Wellington?

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Wellington: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Wellington

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Best time to visit Wellington

The most comfortable months in Wellington are January to April, with average daytime highs of 62 to 68°F and 6 to 10 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month, averaging 68°F, and August the coolest at 54°F. July sees the most rain, around 14 days, while January is the driest with about 6.

Jan68°60°6 d

Feb68°59°8 d

Mar65°58°10 d

Apr62°55°9 d

May59°53°10 d

Jun56°50°13 d

Jul55°48°14 d

Aug54°48°14 d

Sep56°49°11 d

Oct59°51°11 d

Nov62°55°12 d

Dec65°57°12 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Wellington: common questions

When is the best time to visit Wellington?: The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 62 to 68°F with 6 to 10 rainy days a month. January is the hottest month at 68°F on average, and August the coolest at 54°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wellington?: July, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 6. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Wellington?: July averages 55°F by day and 48°F at night, and January averages 68°F and 60°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Wellington?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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