Month guide · Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington in November
What November is really like in Wellington: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Musuems Wellington, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Warmer, longer days and roses starting to bloom; good for walks and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 6th-warmest month in Wellington: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is warmer; by December highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Summer (December–February). Warm, long days around 19–21°C, swimming at Oriental Bay and outdoor events; the most settled weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Wellington, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Lambton Quay and CBD
Wellington Museum
Combine it with a ferry trip from Queens Wharf to Matiu/Somes Island or Days Bay.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · Te Aro
City Gallery Wellington
On Civic Square, the city's public art gallery shows changing exhibitions of contemporary New Zealand and international art in a converted 1940s library building.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Religious site · Thorndon
Old St Paul's
Combine it with Parliament and Thorndon's historic streets on a walking loop.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Thorndon
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
The writer Katherine Mansfield was born in this wooden house on Tinakori Road in 1888.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Wellington?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Wellington in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Wellington?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmer, longer days and roses starting to bloom; good for walks and day trips.
+How warm is Wellington in November?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Wellington in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.