The best time to visit Wellington
Month-by-month climate averages for Wellington, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Wellington is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
Wellington is warmest in January (highs near 20°C) and coldest in July (lows around 8°C), with roughly 943 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and November.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Wellington forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Wellington weather by month
what to expect in Wellington through the yearHere is Wellington's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Wellington by season.