New ZealandAverage weather for Wellington in January
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.
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. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
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.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Wellington is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
In January, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Wellington in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
22°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
24°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
19°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
88 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
8 days | 12 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Wellington?
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Wellington. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
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.
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Daily Temperature in January in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Wellington, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Wellington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Wellington, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Wellington.
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.
Temperature in January in Wellington over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Wellington over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Wellington, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.
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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.
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