Weather & climate · Wellington
Best Time to Visit New Zealand
January to March
The best time to visit New Zealand is January to March, when daytime highs in Wellington are around 18–19°C. December is also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (19°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and June the wettest with about 92 mm of rain.
19°C
Warmest: February
8°C
Coldest nights: July
857 mm
Rain per year
92 mm
Wettest: June
New Zealand weather by month
- Jan19°C14°C51 mm
- Feb19°C15°C58 mm
- Mar18°C14°C58 mm
- Apr16°C12°C70 mm
- May14°C11°C80 mm
- Jun12°C9°C92 mm
- Jul11°C8°C86 mm
- Aug12°C9°C82 mm
- Sep13°C9°C70 mm
- Oct14°C10°C77 mm
- Nov15°C11°C64 mm
- Dec17°C13°C69 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 14°C | 51 mm | 79% | 60% | Best time |
| February | 19°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 79% | 55% | Best time |
| March | 18°C | 14°C | 58 mm | 81% | 56% | Best time |
| April | 16°C | 12°C | 70 mm | 83% | 58% | Fair |
| May | 14°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 84% | 59% | Fair |
| June | 12°C | 9°C | 92 mm | 84% | 61% | Fair |
| July | 11°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 84% | 62% | Fair |
| August | 12°C | 9°C | 82 mm | 85% | 61% | Fair |
| September | 13°C | 9°C | 70 mm | 83% | 59% | Fair |
| October | 14°C | 10°C | 77 mm | 83% | 61% | Fair |
| November | 15°C | 11°C | 64 mm | 81% | 60% | Fair |
| December | 17°C | 13°C | 69 mm | 81% | 63% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Wellington (-41.3, 174.78). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in New Zealand have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
January to March. The best time to visit New Zealand is January to March, when daytime highs in Wellington are around 18–19°C. December is also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (19°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and June the wettest with about 92 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in New Zealand?
February, with average highs of 19°C in Wellington.
What is the coldest month in New Zealand?
July, when nights drop to about 8°C and days reach 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in New Zealand?
June with about 92 mm; January is the driest (51 mm).
When should I avoid visiting New Zealand?
June is the least comfortable month on average: 12°C by day and 92 mm of rain.
Best time to visit other countries in Oceania
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Australia
November to February
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Fiji
June to September
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Kiribati
February and May to November
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Marshall Islands
January to March
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Micronesia
January to March and July to October
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Nauru
April to November
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Palau
January to December
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Papua New Guinea
June to October
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Samoa
June to September
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Solomon Islands
June to October
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Tonga
May to December
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Tuvalu
April to October
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Vanuatu
June to October
Best time Good · bars run January → December