Weather in January in Wellington
Planning a trip to Wellington this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Wellington in January?
Wellington is a region in New Zealand. January in Wellington generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in Wellington to 21°C in Masterton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Masterton and 15°C in Wellington.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wellington, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Otaki with 111 mm. In Wellington, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Wellington enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Wellington climate page.
Where to go in Wellington in January
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Wellington's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Wellington?
Wellington
In January Wellington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Lower Hutt
In January Lower Hutt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Martinborough
In January Martinborough generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Masterton
In January Masterton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Paraparaumu Beach
In January Paraparaumu Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wellington, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Wellington?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Wellington with overall pleasant weather in Wellington.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Wellington. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.
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