Wellington weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 13°C (56°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season Jun–Oct
About Wellington weather
Is it raining in Wellington right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 13° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Wellington this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–22° and lows of 10–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Wellington lately?
In the past 7 days, Wellington had 2 rainy days and 14.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wellington?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Wellington weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wellington is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in July to 19°C (67°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Wellington?
June is the wettest month, with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Wellington?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Wellington have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 92 mm (3.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Wellington?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in August at about 13°C (56°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months