Climate Insights for Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand
Climate Overview
The climate in Upper Hutt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,559 mm of precipitation falls per year. Upper Hutt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upper Hutt is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Upper Hutt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 61.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Upper Hutt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upper Hutt is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Upper Hutt has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Upper Hutt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 66°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 63°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Upper Hutt is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,559 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 84 mm. That's 73 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Upper Hutt is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.3 in. That's 2.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Upper Hutt is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Upper Hutt is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Upper Hutt is during January and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 19°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Upper Hutt is during January and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 66°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upper Hutt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upper Hutt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.