New Zealand weather in February 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 20°C in New Zealand in February based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 62 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in February in New Zealand (Wellington)20
    20°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 9 days with some rainfall in February in New Zealand (Wellington)9
    9 days with some rainfall
  • 13°C minimum night-time temperature in February in New Zealand (Wellington)13
    13°C min night temperature
  • 14 hours of daylight per day in February in New Zealand (Wellington)14
    14 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in February in New Zealand (Wellington)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 62 mm monthly rainfall in February in New Zealand (Wellington)62
    62 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High) in February in New Zealand (Wellington)10
    10 (Very High) UV index
  • 17°C sea temperature in February in New Zealand (Wellington)17
    17°C sea temperature

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The February weather guide for New Zealand (Wellington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New Zealand in February?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 20°C in Wellington, New Zealand in February, falling to 13°C at night.

How sunny is it in New Zealand in February?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Wellington, New Zealand in February - that's 52% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New Zealand in February?

The average sea temperature around Wellington, New Zealand in February is 17°C.

Does it rain in New Zealand in February?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Wellington, New Zealand in February and the average monthly rainfall is 62mm.

New Zealand February sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Zealand in February 2026. Select a month to view New Zealand sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Zealand sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Wellington.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Sunday, 1st February 2026 05:26 19:42
Saturday, 14th February 2026 05:43 19:26
Saturday, 28th February 2026 06:00 19:06

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