Best Time to Visit Wellington: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Wellington: January, February, March, December.
- Best months for Wellington: January, February, March, December.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: June, August, July.
- The weather is good almost all year.
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
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The best months are January, February, March, December.
When is the rainy season in Wellington?
The wettest months are June, August, July.