Wellington in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wellington in january 2025
The weather in Wellington in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
31%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
22%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
26%
8%
8%
Weather at 3am
61°F
44%
31%
11%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wellington in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wellington in january.
The climate of Wellington in january is good
In january in Wellington, the climate is rather dry (with 2in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.9in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate pleasant in that locality the month of january. Temperatures are up to 67°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Wellington is 65°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Wellington in january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 52°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of time.
Day length in Wellington in january is 14:49. The sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:54.
With a good climate, january is a good month to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wellington in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 52°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 32km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.6km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wellington in january 2024:
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 67°F
59°F to 68°F
63°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
63°F to 68°F
65°F to 70°F
63°F to 68°F
65°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
65°F to 70°F
67°F to 68°F
67°F to 70°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 68°F
56°F to 61°F
59°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
63°F to 68°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 63°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Wellington:
| Porirua in january | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in january | good weather |
| Picton in january | good weather |
| Blenheim in january | good weather |
| Masterton in january | good weather |
| Levin in january | good weather |
| Waitārere Beach in january | good weather |
| Nelson in january | good weather |
| Palmerston North in january | good weather |
| Castlepoint in january | good weather |
| Wanganui in january | good weather |
| Kaikoura in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Wellington
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Weather data for Wellington in january:
Weather data for Wellington for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wellington. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wellington can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Wellington.