Weather radar Wellington
Real-time precipitation radar · Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Wellington shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 20.1° | 20.2° | 18.8° | 17.7° | 15.5° | 13.9° | 12.9° | 12.7° | 14° | 15.3° | 17.4° | 19.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 15.1° | 15.3° | 14° | 13° | 11.2° | 9.8° | 8.6° | 8.5° | 9.7° | 10.8° | 13° | 14.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 48 | 87 | 58 | 72 | 100 | 81 | 121 | 98 | 79 | 71 | 60 | 91 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 367 | 307 | 313 | 257 | 215 | 190 | 199 | 243 | 275 | 320 | 342 | 351 |
| Humidity | 79% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 82% | 81% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 81% |
Best time to visit Wellington
The best time to visit Wellington is typically January. In this month the average high is 20.1°C, precipitation is 48 mm and sunshine duration is 367 hours. The annual average high is 16.5°C, total annual precipitation is 966 mm (141 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3379 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington
How up to date is the weather radar for Wellington?
The weather radar for Wellington is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Wellington?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Wellington: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Wellington?
The thunderstorm potential for Wellington is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Wellington.
What is the climate like in Wellington?
Wellington has an annual average high of 16.5°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 20.2°C), the coldest August (avg low 8.5°C). The wettest month is July with 121 mm, the driest January with 48 mm. Total annual precipitation is 966 mm (141 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3379 hours.
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