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Wellington

10°

Overcast

High: 11° · Low: 10° · Feels like 5°

Rain expected around 11:00. Gusts up to 65 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 22% 10°
11:00 28% 10°
12:00 31% 10°
13:00 25% 10°
14:00 16% 10°
15:00 8% 10°
16:00 4% 10°
17:00 2% 11°
18:00 · 11°
19:00 · 11°
20:00 · 11°
21:00 · 11°
22:00 · 10°
23:00 · 10°
00:00 · 10°
01:00 · 10°
02:00 · 11°
03:00 4% 11°
04:00 23% 11°
05:00 49% 11°
06:00 71% 11°
07:00 84% 10°
08:00 93% 10°
09:00 98% 10°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    5° / 3°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 99%
    Wind
    40 km/h S
    UV index
    1 · Low
    Sun
    7:48 / 17:00

Details

Air quality
22 Fair
PM2.5 5 · PM10 9

Wellington's Climate

Wellington, New Zealand's capital, has a mild oceanic (temperate maritime) climate but is famous as one of the windiest cities on Earth, sitting astride Cook Strait where westerlies funnel between mountain ranges. Summers (December to February) are pleasantly warm at around 17–20°C, while winters (June to August) are cool and wet at 6–12°C, with snow in the city virtually unheard of. Rain falls fairly evenly all year, often accompanied by powerful gusts and rapidly shifting conditions within a single day. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind speed, UV index and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellington really as windy as people say?

Yes. Nicknamed 'Windy Wellington,' it ranks among the windiest cities in the world. Cook Strait creates a funnel effect, so westerly and southerly winds regularly hit 30–50 km/h, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h on stormy days, especially in spring (September to November).

Does it snow in Wellington in winter?

Almost never. The moderating influence of the surrounding ocean means snow in the central city is extremely rare and usually only dusts the surrounding hilltops. Winters are mainly cool, damp and showery, with overnight lows near 6°C.

What are the hottest and coldest months in Wellington?

January and February are warmest, with daytime highs around 20°C. July is the coldest month, averaging just 6–11°C. The annual temperature range stays narrow thanks to the mild maritime climate.

When is the best time to visit Wellington?

January to March is ideal, when the weather is warm and sunny and the wind tends to ease compared with spring. It is the city's driest stretch and perfect for exploring the waterfront and its museums.

Nearby locations

Auckland

Updated: 10:41:11 PM