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Wellington weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Wellington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to Wellington? Wellington, New Zealand, sits at 41.3°S in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Wellington right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Best time to visit Wellington

The most comfortable time to visit Wellington is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Wellington weather by month

what to expect in Wellington through the year

Here is Wellington's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Wellington by season.

Jan
20°
15°
Mild
Feb
20°
15°
Mild
Mar
18°
13°
Mild
Apr
17°
12°
Mild
Wettest
May
15°
11°
Mild
Jun
13°
Cool
Jul
12°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
14°
10°
Cool
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
16°
12°
Mild
Dec
18°
14°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The most comfortable time to visit Wellington is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
Will it rain in Wellington during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for Wellington - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wellington?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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