What is the weather like in Auckland vs Christchurch in January?

In January, Auckland averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm.

Auckland vs Christchurch in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air.

Auckland vs Christchurch — January climate, side by side

	Auckland	Christchurch
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	24°C	23°C
Avg high / low	24° / 17°	23° / 12°
Rainfall	84 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	76%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	27	23

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Auckland vs Christchurch in January — FAQ

Is January better in Auckland or Christchurch?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Auckland vs Christchurch in January?: In January, Auckland averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm.