Wellington weather in January (Wellington, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Wellington this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Wellington usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 234 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Wellington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.