Wellington Weather in May

New Zealand

Winter approaches with chilly 12°C temperatures and increased rainfall making this perfect for cozy cafes and indoor cultural attractions like Te Papa Tongarewa.

Avg High

14°C

Avg Low

8°C

Daily Rain

3.8mm

Rainfall

Moderate

💡 Best months to visit Wellington: Jan, Feb, Dec

Wellington Weather by Month

Month	High	Low	Rain
Jan	20°C	13°C	2.7mm
Feb	20°C	13°C	2.4mm
Mar	19°C	12°C	2.8mm
Apr	17°C	10°C	3.2mm
May	14°C	8°C	3.8mm
Jun	12°C	7°C	4.2mm
Jul	12°C	6°C	4.5mm
Aug	12°C	6°C	4.3mm
Sep	14°C	8°C	3.5mm
Oct	15°C	9°C	3.3mm
Nov	17°C	10°C	3mm
Dec	19°C	12°C	3mm

About Wellington

New Zealand's creative capital offers vibrant café culture, museums, harbor views, compact walkability and access to Hobbiton film sets.

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