Wellington in January
8.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
3Rainy days (21 mm)
14:00 hDaylight
05:53Sunrise · 19:53 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 16°C | 21 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 29°C | 16°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 27°C | 15°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 57 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 17°C | 6°C | 152 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 16°C | 5°C | 130 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 17°C | 6°C | 110 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 19°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 22°C | 10°C | 47 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 24°C | 12°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| December | 27°C | 14°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Wellington in January?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
The best months are January, February, March, December.