Wellington Weather in January
New Zealand · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low15°C (58°F)
Rainfall51 mm (2.0 in)
RatingExcellent 9.7/10
Wellington in January sees daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), dropping to about 15°C (58°F) at night. January is summer in New Zealand. The month is fairly dry, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Wellington?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Wellington. The weather rates excellent (9.7/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (62°F) |
| Rainfall | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 14.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 19.1 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 27 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Wellington in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Wellington weather in other months
Jan19°C / 15°C51 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 15°C67 mmExcellentMar18°C / 14°C70 mmExcellentApr16°C / 13°C74 mmGoodMay14°C / 11°C87 mmGoodJun12°C / 9°C92 mmFairJul11°C / 9°C98 mmFairAug12°C / 9°C93 mmFairSep13°C / 9°C78 mmFairOct14°C / 10°C77 mmGoodNov15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodDec17°C / 13°C78 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit WellingtonFebruary →
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