WWAI

Wellington Weather Today

New Zealand · Thursday, March 12, 2026

OceaniaMetricPacific/Auckland
Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:52:19 AM
18°C
Partly Cloudy
High20°C/Low18°C
Feels 16°C
72% Humidity
20 km/h N
☀️UV 0 (Low)
☁️62% Cloud
💧
Precipitation
1.8 mm
🌧️
Rain Chance
80%
💨
Max Wind
29 km/h
🌀
Wind Gust
34 km/h
🌅
Sunrise
07:15
🌇
Sunset
19:45
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+13
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
Partly Cloudy
Current condition
UV Index
0
Low
☁️
Cloud Cover
62%
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Direction
N
355°
Wind Gust
34 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
29 km/h
Sunrise
07:15 AM
Sunset
07:45 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

Live
waqi
Wellington, New Zealand
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:52:20 AM
17AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
17ug/m3
PM10
9ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Blenheim Blenheim Bowling Club, New Zealand
18°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity72 %
Wind Speed20 km/h
UV Index0
17
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
17ug/m3
PM10
9ug/m3
O3
39ug/m3
NO2
4.4ug/m3
SO2
1ug/m3
CO
82ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:52:20 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
🚬
0.8cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 0.8 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 5 cigsMonthly: 23 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 17 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 17
🏠
Air Purifier
Not Needed
😷
N95 Mask
Not Needed
🏡
Stay Indoor
Not Needed
🪟
Windows Closed
Not Needed
🏃
Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
🚗
Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
🫁
Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
❤️
Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
🤧
Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
😮‍💨
Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
👁️
Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
👶
Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Wellington Weather & Air Quality Overview

Wellington is a city in New Zealand, located in the Southern Hemisphere at coordinates 41.29°S, 174.78°E. With a population of approximately 420,000+, it is one of the notable urban centers in Oceania. Wellington experiences a temperate climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Wellington, New Zealand.

Right now in Wellington, the temperature is 18°C (feels like 16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is at 72%. Winds are blowing at 20 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 20°C and the low will be around 18°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wellington is 17, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

  • Today's high in Wellington: 20°C
  • Humidity in Wellington: 72%
  • Current AQI in Wellington: 17 (Good)
  • Wind in Wellington: 20 km/h

Weather in Wellington and the Wellington forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

Weather in Other New Zealand Cities

See all weather in New Zealand

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and display ads. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies.