When to go to Wellington?
Wellington is wedged between hills and harbour, which explains both the wind and the walkable centre. Te Papa Tongarewa lays out Māori taonga and the natural history of the islands, the red cable car climbs to the botanic garden and the Mount Victoria lookout, and Cuba Street handles the coffee, second-hand shops and buskers. At Weta Workshop you see how the films were built, prop by prop.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Wellington, aim for January, March, October to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in October? · Where to go in November?
Month-by-month weather in Wellington
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 42 | 18 | 79 |
| February | 9.9 | 128 | 17 | 65 |
| March | 9.7 | 70 | 16 | 68 |
| April | 8.3 | 88 | 15 | 63 |
| May | 6.9 | 96 | 13 | 56 |
| June | 6.3 | 96 | 12 | 53 |
| July | 5.8 | 125 | 11 | 49 |
| August | 7.3 | 124 | 11 | 54 |
| September | 8.3 | 82 | 12 | 61 |
| October | 9.7 | 73 | 12 | 66 |
| November | 11.1 | 70 | 14 | 72 |
| December | 10.9 | 78 | 16 | 70 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Wellington, the sunniest month is January, and the driest is January (about 42 mm). Temperatures peak in January (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 1,074 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Wellington?
- Te Papa Tongarewa (national museum)
- Cable Car and Mount Victoria
- Cuba Street (creative quarter)
- Weta Workshop (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings)
Practical info
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