Region in New Zealand

Wellington Region Weather Forecast

Wellington Region weather: 57°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 57°F now🕔 5:28 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 545.000

7-day forecast for Wellington Region

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24☀️ Clear sky57° / 49°0%22 mph4
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast58° / 54°2%24 mph4
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast59° / 55°7%26 mph3
Thu, Aug 27🌧️ Heavy drizzle57° / 52°70% · 0,2 in22 mph3
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light showers57° / 52°78% · 0,3 in27 mph3
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle57° / 50°31% · 0,0 in18 mph4
Sun, Aug 30🌧️ Heavy drizzle54° / 46°36% · 0,4 in30 mph4

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 57° / 50°

Drizzle · 31% rain · wind 18 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌧️ 54° / 46°

Heavy drizzle · 36% rain · wind 30 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9
Outdoors8.4
Beach day6.8
Swimming6.5
Hiking9.1
Running9.1
Cycling8.8
Camping8.9
Fishing7.5
Photography9.3
Stargazing9.5
Family time8.4
Driving8.8
Flying out8.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 44 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for Wellington Region

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: damaging gusts to 44 mph.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: damaging gusts to 48 mph.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: damaging gusts to 55 mph.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 46 mph.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 63 mph.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wellington Region?

Wellington Region is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Wellington Region right now?

It is currently 57°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 67% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Wellington Region?

January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Wellington Region, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Wellington Region in?

Wellington Region observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:28 PM.

How many people live in Wellington Region?

Wellington Region has a population of approximately 545.000.

What is the nearest airport to Wellington Region?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Wellington Region?

Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.

What places are in Wellington Region?

Wellington Region covers 1 places in this atlas, including Wellington.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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