Wellington weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Wellington this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Wellington usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Wellington enjoys close to 234 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Wellington, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Wellington's yearly weather, check out our Wellington climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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