Weather in Wellington in February
In an average February, Wellington sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
22°C
2018-02-20
Lowest
12°C
1993-02-02
Low
Highest
20°C
2018-02-16
Lowest
9°C
1993-02-01
Feels-like
Highest
22°C
2018-02-20
Lowest
5°C
1993-02-01
Humidity
Highest
16.3 g/m³
2018-02-11
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1993-02-02
Wind
Highest
82 km/h
2026-02-15
Lowest
7 km/h
1993-02-27
Gust
Highest
126 km/h
2026-02-15
Lowest
16 km/h
2007-02-18
Precip
Wettest
301 mm
2004
Driest
11 mm
2007
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