Monthly climate guide
Wellington weather in November
With highs near 15°C (60°F) and lows around 12°C (53°F), November feels mild in Wellington. Rainfall averages about 73 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as October and 2°C cooler than December.
What stands out in November
- Just 270 km apart, but Wellington runs about 5°C cooler than Napier this month.
- November brings late spring to Wellington — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
15°C
60°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
73 mm
some rain
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Wellington weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 15°C / 58°F | 56 mm | 79% | 59% |
| February | 19°C / 67°F | 15°C / 59°F | 55 mm | 79% | 52% |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 14°C / 57°F | 74 mm | 82% | 58% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 13°C / 55°F | 92 mm | 83% | 58% |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 11°C / 52°F | 85 mm | 84% | 57% |
| June | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 49°F | 99 mm | 85% | 61% |
| July | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 48°F | 81 mm | 84% | 62% |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 48°F | 82 mm | 85% | 63% |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 9°C / 48°F | 77 mm | 84% | 61% |
| October | 14°C / 57°F | 10°C / 50°F | 67 mm | 83% | 62% |
| November | 15°C / 60°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 82% | 61% |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 56°F | 71 mm | 81% | 61% |
What to pack for November
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is November a good time to visit Wellington?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Wellington →Other New Zealand cities in November
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Wellington in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Wellington?
November is a reasonable time for Wellington: highs around 15°C and about 73 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Wellington in November?
Average highs are about 15°C (60°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Wellington in November?
Wellington typically gets around 73 mm of rain in November — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Wellington (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.