Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 17.4°C in Dunedin to 23.2°C in Hastings, New Zealand. Monthly rainfall ranges from 50 mm in Christchurch to 106 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 22.0°C16.4°C | 16.4°C | 68 | 8.7 |
| Christchurch | 21.2°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 50 | 8.3 |
| Wellington | 17.8°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 55 | 7.6 |
| Manukau City | 22.2°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 65 | 8.4 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 22.5°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 70 | 8.8 |
| Tauranga | 22.0°C15.5°C | 15.5°C | 86 | 9.6 |
| Dunedin | 17.4°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 89 | 12.9 |
| Lower Hutt | 19.5°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 58 | 8.4 |
| Palmerston North | 20.8°C13.1°C | 13.1°C | 70 | 10.5 |
| New Plymouth | 20.0°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 106 | 10.3 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 23.2°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 61 | 8.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.