Wellington Weather Forecast
Wellington weather: 49°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 57° / 53°
Overcast · 35% rain · wind 20 mph
⛅ 60° / 50°
Partly cloudy · 3% rain · wind 21 mph
Best time to go outside today
3 PM - 6 PM · comfort score 7.1/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Wellington
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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 35 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?
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 49°F (10°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 87% and wind is 15 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 10:19 AM.
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 27, 2026 at 10:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
