Wellington_
Australia and New Zealand, New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
382K
Population
444 km2
Area
281 Mbps
Internet
UTC+12:00
Timezone
WLG (5km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a te...
QUICK FACTS
Country
New Zealand
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Population
382K
Timezone
UTC+12:00
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
WLG
GPS
-41.29, 174.78
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
281 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
WLG airport just 5 km from the city center
A mid-sized city of 381,900 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
7,690 total POIs 17.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
302
Cafes
292
Bars
146
Fast Food
255
Shopping
Supermarkets
49
Convenience
108
Shopping Malls
22
Healthcare
Hospitals
6
Clinics
50
Pharmacies
33
Education
Schools
164
Universities
12
Libraries
26
Recreation
Parks
1,706
Playgrounds
253
Sports
192
Cinemas
6
Museums
16
Theatres
15
Transport
Bus Stops
1,732
Train Stations
25
Fuel Stations
48
Services
Banks
18
ATMs
39
Post Offices
10
Police
9
Fire Stations
13
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
281 Mbps
Download
142 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
9,414
Tests
2,939
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
11°
J
11°
F
12°
M
14°
A
16°
M
17°
J
17°
J
17°
A
16°
S
14°
O
12°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 14 C Range: 17.2 - 10.8 C Rain: 870 mm/year Sunshine: 3,250 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.5
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
50.3
Overall
AIRPORT
WLG
Wellington International Airport
5 km from center
Very close — ~8 min ride
FUN FACTS
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand.
It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range.
Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand (second largest in the North Island), and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region.
It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state.
Māori oral tradition tells that Kupe discovered and explored the region in about the 10th century.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Wellington known for?
Wellington is a city in New Zealand. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Wellington?
Wellington has an average download speed of 281 Mbps and upload speed of 142 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Wellington?
Wellington has an average year-round temperature of approximately 14 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Wellington?
Wellington is served by WLG (Wellington International Airport), approximately 5 km from the city center.
What is the population of Wellington?
The population of Wellington is approximately 382K.
What infrastructure does Wellington have?
Wellington has 7,690 mapped points of interest, including 302 restaurants, 6 hospitals, 164 schools.
What country is Wellington in?
Wellington is located in New Zealand.