Wellington Weather Today & 7-Day Forecast - Friday 12 June 2026

Last updated: Friday 12 June 2026 | Source: WeatherWatch NZ

Looking for the latest Wellington weather? Here's a quick, easy-to-read forecast for today, this weekend and the next 7 days - including rain, wind and the best times to get out around the city.

If you're planning your week, this is your go-to snapshot before locking in outdoor plans, events, walks, markets or a catch-up over coffee.

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⚡ Today at a Glance - Friday 12 June 2026

🌡️ 14°C / 12°C 💨 Wind: Northerly, fairly breezy (~27 km/h) 🌧️ Rain risk: Low - 20% chance, trace amounts 🌥️ Conditions: Mostly cloudy, cool winter day

Quick take: A grey but manageable Friday in Wellington. Mostly cloudy with light northerlies and only a slim chance of a stray shower. Not a bad day to be out and about - just rug up. The real story is the weekend: Saturday looks lovely, Sunday turns wet.

Wellington Weather Right Now

Current temperature: ~12-13°C across the city
Conditions: Mostly cloudy
Feels like: Cool with a light northerly breeze
Today's high / low: 14°C / 12°C
Wind: Northerly, 25-30 km/h
Rain: 20% chance today, trace amounts likely

Wellington is in a cool, settled pattern for Friday. It's a typical winter day - overcast, a bit breezy, but nothing dramatic. Saturday is shaping up as the standout day of the weekend before rain moves in Sunday.

Wellington 7-Day Forecast

🔥 WellyBuzz Weekend Weather Summary

Saturday 13 June - 9/10 for getting outside Saturday is the pick of the weekend. Generally clear skies, mild for June at 16°C, and while it'll be breezy with north to nor'west winds, it's a genuinely good day to be out. Markets, walks, outdoor brunch - all good. Make the most of it.

Sunday 14 June - 3/10 for outdoor plans Sunday starts reasonable but rain develops through the afternoon as a system moves in. Expect 80% chance of rain with around 16mm likely - that's proper wet-weather stuff, not just a light drizzle. Get morning plans done early, and lean indoors for the afternoon and evening.

Best outdoor window this weekend: Saturday - all day
Avoid: Sunday afternoon and evening

🧠 What to Watch This Week

Rain most likely: Sunday afternoon into Monday morning
Wettest day: Sunday 14 June (~16mm, 80% chance)
Breeziest periods: Saturday, Sunday and next Friday (all breezy to brisk northerlies)
Best days to get outside: Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday
Warmest days: Saturday and Sunday (both 16°C highs)

A wintry change moves through Sunday into Monday, bringing the week's main rainfall. After that, conditions improve noticeably - Wednesday is looking like the standout day with mostly sunny skies and lighter winds.

Planning Your Week in Wellington

Wellington winter weather can shift quickly. The safest approach this week: take advantage of Saturday and the Wednesday-Thursday window, and keep backup plans in place for the Sunday-Monday period.

Weather Across Greater Wellington

Conditions can vary depending on where you are in the region:

Porirua - Often more exposed to northerly and nor'west winds than central Wellington. Saturday could feel windier than the city.

Lower Hutt - Typically warmer and more sheltered, especially on calmer days. A good option if you want to escape Wellington's wind on Saturday.

Kāpiti Coast - Can be sunnier than Wellington city but exposed to northerlies. Saturday looks great up the coast.

Wairarapa - Warmer during the day with cooler nights. Sunday's rain may be lighter on the eastern side of the ranges.

If you're heading out of the city, always worth checking the local forecast too.

FAQs

What is the weather in Wellington today, Friday 12 June 2026? Wellington today is mostly cloudy and cool, around 12-13°C currently with a high of 14°C. Northerly winds around 25-30 km/h. There's a 20% chance of a light shower but most of the day should stay dry. A typical Wellington winter day.

What is the Wellington weather forecast for this weekend? Saturday 13 June looks excellent - generally clear, 16°C, breezy northerlies but low rain chance (10%). Sunday 14 June turns wet with an 80% chance of rain and around 16mm expected, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

What is the Wellington 7-day forecast for the week of 12 June 2026? Friday is mostly cloudy and dry. Saturday is the best day of the weekend - clear and mild. Sunday brings significant rain (80% chance, ~16mm). Monday has morning showers (50% chance). Tuesday is partly cloudy and improving. Wednesday is mostly sunny and the best day of the week. Thursday stays settled with sun and cloud.

Is it going to rain in Wellington this weekend? Yes - Saturday should stay largely dry (10% chance), but Sunday has an 80% chance of rain with around 16mm expected. The main rain arrives Sunday afternoon and continues into Monday.

Is Wellington windy this week? Yes, it's a breezy week overall. Saturday and Sunday both have breezy to brisk northerly or nor'west winds (30-36 km/h). Wednesday is the calmest day with lighter northerlies around 20 km/h.

What is the best day to go out in Wellington this week? Saturday 13 June is the clear winner for the weekend. If you're planning mid-week, Wednesday 17 June is shaping up as the best day - mostly sunny with lighter winds.

What is the weather in Wellington in June? Wellington in June is mid-winter. Expect temperatures typically ranging from 9-16°C, more frequent rain and wind, and shorter days (sunrise around 7:40am, sunset around 5pm). Northerly and nor'westerly wind patterns are common. Settled fine spells do occur, like this Saturday, but wet and breezy days are the norm.

How accurate is the Wellington weather forecast? Wellington weather is notoriously difficult to predict more than a few days out due to the city's exposed Cook Strait location and surrounding topography. Short-range forecasts (1-2 days) are generally reliable. Always check a current forecast closer to your plans. WellyBuzz sources data from WeatherWatch NZ.

Planning Around Wellington Weather

If you're locking in plans around the forecast this week, the key takeaways are simple:

• Saturday is the day - get outside, make plans, enjoy it

• Avoid Sunday afternoon - rain is coming and it's the real deal (~16mm)

• Wednesday looks great - best mid-week window if you have flexibility

• Always have a backup - classic Wellington

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Forecast data sourced from WeatherWatch NZ. Last updated Friday 12 June 2026.