Wellington
A harbour city famous for wind strong enough to have its own local mythology, a film industry that turned the surrounding hills into Middle-earth, and a coffee culture the locals will insist, loudly, invented the flat white.
The best time to visit Wellington is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F). Local time there is 19:00 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
January · high 20°C · rain 34mm · 14.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C68°F | 34mm1.3in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 20°C67°F | 94mm3.7in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 19°C65°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| April | 17°C62°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| May | 16°C60°F | 103mm4.1in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| June | 14°C56°F | 121mm4.8in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| July | 13°C55°F | 118mm4.6in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| August | 12°C54°F | 102mm4.0in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| September | 13°C56°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 15°C58°F | 69mm2.7in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| November | 17°C62°F | 91mm3.6in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| December | 18°C65°F | 91mm3.6in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The best time to visit Wellington is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (59°F).
How warm does Wellington get?
Typical daytime highs in Wellington are Mar–May 17°C (62°F), Jun–Aug 13°C (55°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb 19°C (67°F).
Is Wellington expensive?
On the ground, Wellington is middling.
What sort of trip is Wellington good for?
Wellington is good for history and culture, food and drink, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Wellington?
The wettest month in Wellington is June at 121mm (4.8in), the driest January at 34mm (1.3in), with a monthly average of 91mm (3.6in).
What plug do I need for Wellington?
Wellington uses type I sockets at 230 V.
