Wellington in August
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
10Rainy days (110 mm)
10:45 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 18:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 16°C | 21 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 29°C | 16°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 27°C | 15°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 57 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 17°C | 6°C | 152 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 16°C | 5°C | 130 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 17°C | 6°C | 110 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 19°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 22°C | 10°C | 47 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 24°C | 12°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| December | 27°C | 14°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Wellington in August?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The best months are January, February, March, December.