Wellington Weather
Wellington weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Wellington current weather
Wellington now (local time 05:15)
7°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
7° – 17°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington 14-day forecast
Today
10/5
⛅
13°
7°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
🌤️
14°
11°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☁️
15°
12°
💧27%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
13°
11°
💧35%
Fri
10/9
☁️
15°
11°
💧10%
Sat
10/10
⛅
17°
9°
💧10%
Sun
10/11
⛅
17°
12°
💧20%
Mon
10/12
☁️
18°
12°
💧35%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
17°
14°
💧25%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
17°
13°
💧39%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
16°
11°
💧39%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
17°
14°
💧45%
Sat
10/17
⛅
17°
11°
💧28%
Sun
10/18
🌦️
14°
9°
💧31%
Best time to visit Wellington
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Wellington are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 20°C) and the coldest is July (average low 9°C).
Wellington climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 19°C | 15°C | 51 mm | 79% | 0°C |
| FebBest | 20°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 79% | 0°C |
| MarBest | 18°C | 14°C | 58 mm | 81% | -4°C |
| AprBest | 16°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 83% | -9°C |
| MayBest | 14°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 84% | -14°C |
| Jun | 12°C | 10°C | 92 mm | 84% | -18°C |
| Jul | 11°C | 9°C | 86 mm | 84% | -19°C |
| Aug | 12°C | 9°C | 82 mm | 85% | -19°C |
| SepBest | 13°C | 10°C | 70 mm | 83% | -17°C |
| OctBest | 14°C | 10°C | 77 mm | 83% | -14°C |
| NovBest | 16°C | 12°C | 64 mm | 81% | -9°C |
| DecBest | 18°C | 14°C | 69 mm | 81% | -3°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Wellington weather month by month: what to wear
Wellington in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington in NovemberBest month
November in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in DecemberBest month
December in Wellington is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C, around 69 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in JanuaryBest month
January in Wellington is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, around 51 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in FebruaryBest month
February in Wellington is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in MarchBest month
March in Wellington is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in AprilBest month
April in Wellington is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Wellington in MayBest month
May in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington in June
June in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 10°C, around 92 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington in July
July in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington in August
August in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 19°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Wellington in SeptemberBest month
September in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Wellington?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Wellington are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 20°C) and the coldest is July (average low 9°C).
›What's the weather like in Wellington in October, and what should I wear?
October in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›What's the weather like in Wellington in November, and what should I wear?
November in Wellington is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Wellington?
Wellington is wettest in June, with about 92 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 51 mm.
›How cold does Wellington get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 11°C by day and 9°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: July.