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Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara – Wellington

Wellington "windy" sign near Wellington Airport

The region is generally sunny and windy but with strong variations due to the influence of Cook Strait and the ranges. Precipitation is also highly variable across the region, with the largest amounts falling in the ranges.

Masterton

  • Average annual temperature

  • Average annual precipitation

Wellington

  • Average annual temperature

  • Average annual precipitation

Image: Wellington sign near Wellington Airport, Marek Rybar, 123RF Ltd

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