Wellington Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Wellington Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


28°C
Highest Temp
4 Jul. 26

-22°C
Lowest Temp
25 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust22.08°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-9.31°C

Wettest MonthJanuary8.76mm

Windiest MonthJanuary33.22km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Wellington historically?

August is historically Wellington's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 23°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 34°C on 2013-07-15.

2. What is the coldest month in Wellington historically?

February is Wellington's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -10°C. The all-time record low of -27°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Wellington over the past 17 years?

Wellington's average annual rainfall is approximately 1263.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Wellington experience on average per year?

Wellington historically records approximately 196.4 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 16.7 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Wellington?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Wellington is 34°C on 2013-07-15.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Wellington?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Wellington is -27°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Wellington historically?

Wellington experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 80.1 kph was recorded on 2022-09-24.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Wellington during a year?

Usually, Wellington's humidity peaks in February at around 87.9% and drops to its lowest in September at approximately 77.05%.