Best Time to Visit Wellington: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Wellington: February, January, March.
- Best months for Wellington: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: August, June, July.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 15°C | 55 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| February | 18°C | 15°C | 56 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 17°C | 14°C | 60 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 15°C | 13°C | 73 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 14°C | 12°C | 75 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 12°C | 10°C | 95 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 11°C | 9°C | 86 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 11°C | 9°C | 82 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 12°C | 10°C | 73 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 13°C | 11°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 14°C | 12°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 16°C | 14°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Wellington?
The wettest months are August, June, July.