Wellington weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 15°C (58°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM (10.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Wellington sits 1835 m (6,021 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wellington, Tamil Nadu, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM (10.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–Oct
About Wellington weather
Is it raining in Wellington right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM (10.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Wellington this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–20° and lows of 13–14°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Wellington lately?
In the past 7 days, Wellington had 5 rainy days and 45.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wellington?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Wellington weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wellington is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in November to 34°C (93°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Wellington?
October is the wettest month, with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Wellington?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Wellington have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months