New ZealandThe weather in January in Wellington
It's pleasantly warm in January in Wellington with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Wellington. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Wellington, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2021, Wellington reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Wellington is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Wellington
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wellington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Wellington | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Wellington with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Wellington is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Wellington, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Wellington
Temperature in January in Wellington over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Wellington, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Wellington
Total precipitation in January in Wellington over the years
Daily UV index in January in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Wellington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Wellington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wellington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.