Weather in Wellington in August
In an average August, Wellington sees a daily high around 11°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 11°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 9°C to 13°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
16°C
2022-08-19
Lowest
6°C
2011-08-15
Low
Highest
14°C
2022-08-18
Lowest
4°C
2011-08-14
Feels-like
Highest
14°C
2022-08-18
Lowest
-3°C
2011-08-14
Humidity
Highest
11.3 g/m³
2022-08-19
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
1988-08-25
Wind
Highest
74 km/h
1991-08-06
Lowest
7 km/h
2012-08-17
Gust
Highest
128 km/h
1991-08-06
Lowest
14 km/h
2025-08-25
Precip
Wettest
151 mm
1986
Driest
29 mm
2005
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