Wellington · WinterMonth summary
Wellington weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wellington in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Wellington. January remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Wellington in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In December, Wellington sees 18°C during the day with 13.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 26% | 1.5 | 13.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 20°C | 26% | 2.8 | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 19°C | 32% | 2.3 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 13°C | 17°C | 32% | 3.3 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 15°C | 37% | 3.3 | 8.7h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 10°C | 13°C | 41% | 3.6 | 7.9h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 9°C | 12°C | 43% | 3.7 | 8.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 12°C | 42% | 3.2 | 9.1h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 10°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.9 | 10.7h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 11°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.5 | 11.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 13°C | 17°C | 39% | 2.8 | 12.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 14°C | 18°C | 37% | 2.7 | 13.2h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Wellington averages 18°C, 37% rainy days and 13.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wellington in December
Is December a good time to visit Wellington?
December is an acceptable time for Wellington (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Wellington in December?
With 18°C max and 13.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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