Wellington Weather History
New Zealand · Oceania · Weather data 1976–today
Wellington sits 4596km from the equator, 10m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 26.3°C, set 2018-01-29, its record low 2.3°C, set 1991-07-06.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Wellington?
The highest temperature in this record for Wellington is 26.3°C, measured on 2018-01-29. That is a recorded daily value from Wellington's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wellington?
The lowest temperature in this record for Wellington is 2.3°C, measured on 1991-07-06. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Wellington get a year?
Wellington averages 902mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 130 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Wellington?
On 1979-03-30, 103.8mm fell on Wellington, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 12% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Wellington get a year?
Wellington averages 3523 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Wellington?
Across the summer months Wellington averages a daytime high near 17.9°C, while winter nights average 8.9°C. The seasons here are set from Wellington's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Wellington?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Wellington is 78 km/h, on 2026-02-16. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
