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.
Snow forecast for Wellington Region
No snow is in the current forecast window for Wellington Region.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Wellington Region
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 49° | 0% | 22 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 54° | 2% | 24 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 55° | 7% | 26 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 52° | 70% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 52° | 78% · 0,3 in | 27 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 50° | 31% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 46° | 36% · 0,4 in | 30 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 43° | 33% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 58° / 49° | 9% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 45° | 19% · 0,2 in | 29 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 44° | 18% · 0,2 in | 28 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 52° / 44° | 20% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 51° | 18% | 28 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 50° | 24% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 50° | 25% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 54° | 32% · 0,3 in | 37 mph | 2 |
Climate in Wellington Region month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 67° | 58° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 55° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 58° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 56° | 49° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 48° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 53° | 46° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 57° | 50° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 51° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 57° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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.
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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 6:00 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 6:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
