Best time to visit Wellington

Go inJanuary–February

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Windy but compact; Te Papa museum is free.

Wellington month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	20°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
February	Great	21°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Waitangi Day
March	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	14°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Poor	12°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Poor	11°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Poor	12°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Mixed	13°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Good	15°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Good	17°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Wellington are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: May–September are rainy.

Wellington is the southernmost capital city of a sovereign state.

When is the best time to visit Wellington?

The best time to visit Wellington is January–February. Windy but compact; Te Papa museum is free.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Wellington?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Wellington busiest?

Wellington rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Wellington?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C, and July the coolest at 11°C. The wettest period is April–September.