Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington

Church Catholic cathedral in Wellington city center

Perched in Wellington, Sacred Heart Cathedral draws visitors for Catholic services and stained-glass architecture; its central location brings people for mass, quiet reflection and occasional concerts.

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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Hill St & Kent Terrace, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
-41.2766, 174.7762
Open for services; reception/office hours vary
Free (exterior viewing); contact local diocese for Mass times or special visits

How to Get to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington #

The cathedral is a short walk (5-10 minutes) from Wellington Railway Station and bus terminals. It sits near the Basin Reserve and is easily reached on foot from the CBD. Street parking is limited; public transit or walking is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington #

  • Attend a weekday Mass to see the cathedral in active use and hear the organ.
  • The cathedral sits near Wellington's Civic Centre - combine a visit with a walk up to the Basin Reserve for views of the city grid.
  • Photography inside may be limited during services; check with the parish office for permissions.

Best Time to Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington #

Visit year-round; interior visits are best outside Sunday services if seeking quiet and photography opportunities.

Summer
December-February · 18-25°C
Warmer, long daylight; city life is vibrant and outdoor cafes are busy.
Winter
June-August · 8-14°C
Windy and cool; interior visits are welcome for shelter and contemplation.

Weather & Climate near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington #

Climate

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1280 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

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