Wellington Weather Forecast
Wellington weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Wellington is a city in Wellington Region. Wellington is known for Harbour capital and Te Papa museum. It has a population of about 215.000.
Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Wellington with overcast. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 51°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 64%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Wellington is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is 5.2°F above the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wellington today at 7.7/10. Gusts to 53 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Wellington
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Weather in Wellington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:27 PM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wellington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 51° | 64% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 88% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 58° / 53° | 96% · 0,4 in | 31 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 53° | 18% | 22 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 54° | 12% | 25 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 52° | 4% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 2% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 54° | 29% · 0,0 in | 30 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 52° | 29% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 53° | 35% | 26 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 49° | 29% · 0,4 in | 32 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 48° | 37% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 51° | 27% | 30 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 55° | 24% | 30 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 46° | 35% · 0,5 in | 37 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 24% · 0,0 in | 32 mph | 4 |
Climate in Wellington 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).
Weather map for Wellington
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Air quality and pollen in Wellington
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Wellington
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wellington?
Wellington is a city in Wellington Region. Its coordinates are -41.2866, 174.7756. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Wellington right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 24 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Wellington, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 4:27 PM.
How many people live in Wellington?
Wellington has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport to Wellington?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wellington?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
