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Cheap flights to Wellington
Te Papa museum, a lively café and craft beer scene, and harbour views from Mount Victoria.
- Best weather
- Jan to Feb
- Warmest
- Feb, 21°C
- Airport
- WLG
Best time to visit Wellington
The best time to visit Wellington for the weather is from January to February, when daytime highs average 20 to 21°C (68 to 70°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in July (about 13 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is February, with highs around 21°C (69°F); the coolest is July, at around 12°C (53°F) by day and 7°C (44°F) at night.
Wellington weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 20°C 69°F | 14°C 57°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| February Best | 21°C 69°F | 14°C 57°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| March | 19°C 66°F | 13°C 55°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| April | 17°C 62°F | 11°C 52°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| May | 15°C 58°F | 9°C 49°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| June | 12°C 54°F | 7°C 45°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| July | 12°C 53°F | 7°C 44°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| August | 12°C 54°F | 7°C 45°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| September | 14°C 56°F | 8°C 47°F | 11 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| October | 15°C 59°F | 9°C 49°F | 12 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| November | 17°C 62°F | 10°C 51°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| December | 19°C 66°F | 12°C 54°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
Long-term averages from Wellington (Kelburn), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Wellington
Farepop finds fares to Wellington International Airport (WLG). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney 2,200 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop Brisbane 2,500 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Christchurch 300 km · about an hour non-stop Auckland 480 km · about an hour non-stop |
| United States | Los Angeles 6,700 mi · about 14 hours non-stop San Francisco 6,700 mi · about 14 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 11,700 km · about 15 hours non-stop Calgary 12,400 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Edinburgh 11,400 mi · about 23.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 11,400 mi · about 23.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 17,100 km · about 22 hours non-stop Athens 17,500 km · about 22.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Wellington
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Wellington: questions
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
For the weather, from January to February, when daytime highs average around 20°C. These are long-term averages from Wellington (Kelburn), 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Wellington?
Wellington has no distinct wet season. July is usually the wettest month, with about 13 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Wellington?
Farepop finds fares to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
How can I find cheap flights to Wellington?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Wellington costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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