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Wellington travel guide

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Wellington travel guide

Best time to visit January·February·MarchOctober 17°/10°

Flights to Wellington

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When to visit Wellington: month by month

Tap a month for weather, prices and tips for that month.

What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Wellington travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
NZD (NZ$)
Plug
I
Voltage
230V/50Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
111
Tipping
optional
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

  • WLGWellington International Airport5.2 km
  • BHEWoodbourne Airport79.9 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • January2Day after New Year's Day
  • January19Wellington Anniversary Day
  • January26Auckland Anniversary Day
  • February2Nelson Anniversary Day
  • February6Waitangi Day
  • March9Taranaki Anniversary Day
  • March23Otago Anniversary Day
  • April3Good Friday
  • April6Easter Monday
  • April7Southland Anniversary Day
  • April27Anzac Day
  • June1King's Birthday
  • July10Matariki
  • September28Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
  • October23Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

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