Wellington · February
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 60°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 60°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
19 mph
What February feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
05:43
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:25
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Wellington in February
The kit for February in Wellington: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
0° avg high
-1 rain days
Wellington in January →
February
67°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs March
+2° avg high
-3 rain days
Wellington in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in February?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in February?+
Average high 67°F, average low 60°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to January (avg high 67°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 65°F), February is warmer.
Does it rain often in Wellington in February?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in February, on average.