Auckland vs Kaikōura in January

Auckland is the better pick in January — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Auckland vs KaikōuraJanuary climate, side by side

AucklandKaikōura
Comfort score89/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C23°C
Avg high / low24° / 17°22° / 13°
Rainfall84 mm74 mm
Rainy days1010
Humidity76%75%
Air quality (AQI)2719

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

Auckland vs Kaikōura in January — FAQ

Is January better in Auckland or Kaikōura?
Auckland is the better pick in January — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Auckland vs Kaikōura in January?
In January, Auckland averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.