Auckland Weather in January
New Zealand · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low17°C (63°F)
Rainfall70 mm (2.8 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Auckland in January sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), dropping to about 17°C (63°F) at night. January is summer in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Auckland?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Auckland. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 56% |
| Daylight | 14.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.8 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 12 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Auckland in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Auckland weather in other months
Jan23°C / 17°C70 mmExcellentFeb24°C / 18°C64 mmExcellentMar22°C / 16°C76 mmExcellentApr20°C / 15°C87 mmExcellentMay17°C / 13°C121 mmFairJun15°C / 11°C120 mmFairJul14°C / 10°C130 mmFairAug14°C / 10°C107 mmFairSep16°C / 11°C96 mmFairOct17°C / 12°C85 mmGoodNov19°C / 13°C62 mmExcellentDec22°C / 16°C82 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit AucklandFebruary →
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