Weather in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand in May
In an average May, Wellington sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 16°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
19°C
2023-05-02
Lowest
8°C
2009-05-21
Low
Highest
16°C
2016-05-03
Lowest
6°C
2009-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
16°C
2016-05-03
Lowest
0°C
2009-05-31
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
2023-05-04
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
1988-05-24
Wind
Highest
78 km/h
1988-05-19
Lowest
8 km/h
1997-05-25
Precip
Wettest
197 mm
1981
Driest
12 mm
2026
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