# Climate Insights for Upper Hutt

*Source: [Airpult](https://airpult.com/climate/nz/upper-hutt/9187172867): Upper Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand*

The climate in Upper Hutt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 982mm 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

## Key insights

- **Hottest month:** February (peak 20°C)
- **Coldest month:** July (low 8°C)
- **Wettest month:** July (108 mm)
- **Best time to visit:** January, February, March

## 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.

| Month | Avg low (°C) | Avg high (°C) | Mean (°C) | Precip (mm) | Wind (km/h) | Snow (cm) |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Jan | 15 | 20 | 17 | 53 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 15 | 20 | 17 | 74 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 14 | 18 | 16 | 66 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 12 | 17 | 14 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 11 | 15 | 12 | 94 | 19 | 0 |
| Jun | 9 | 13 | 11 | 87 | 18 | 0 |
| Jul | 8 | 12 | 10 | 108 | 19 | 0 |
| Aug | 8 | 12 | 10 | 92 | 19 | 0 |
| Sep (current) | 9 | 13 | 11 | 84 | 23 | 0 |
| Oct | 10 | 15 | 12 | 73 | 22 | 0 |
| Nov | 12 | 17 | 14 | 84 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | 14 | 18 | 16 | 85 | 21 | 0 |

## Temperature

Upper Hutt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

## Precipitation

Upper Hutt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 982mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 108mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 53mm. That's 55mm less than July, 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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/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.

## Seasons

Currently it is **winter** (astronomical) / **winter** (meteorological) in Upper Hutt.
Spring begins September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

| Season | Begins |
| --- | --- |
| Spring | September 23 |
| Summer | December 21 |
| Autumn | March 20 |
| Winter | June 21 |

It is currently winter in Upper Hutt, which began on June 21, 2026. Upper Hutt is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

### Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

### Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

### Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

### Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

## Best time to visit

Recommended months: January, February, March, December.

The best time to visit Upper Hutt is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.