SeasonMapFranz Josef vs Wellington: which is better, month by month
Wellington beats Franz Josef in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (91 vs 76) — and they are within 3 points in June.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Franz Josef vs Wellington — all 12 months
| Month | Franz Josef | Wellington | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 15 |
| February | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | 89Anice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 11 |
| March | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 12 |
| April | 71Bcool, soaked, clean air | 80Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 9 |
| May | 62Ccool, soaked, clean air | 73Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 11 |
| June | 65Ccold, soaked, clean air | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| July | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 66Ccool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 7 |
| August | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | 71Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 7 |
| September | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 75Bcool, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 12 |
| October | 67Ccool, soaked, clean air | 82Acool, a little rain, clean air | Wellington | 15 |
| November | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 84Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 12 |
| December | 72Bnice, soaked, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Wellington | 15 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (76 vs 91). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.