Auckland vs Queenstown in January

Auckland is the better pick in January — 89 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Auckland vs QueenstownJanuary climate, side by side

AucklandQueenstown
Comfort score89/100 (A)13/100 (F)
Feels-like high24°C23°C
Avg high / low24° / 17°23° / 10°
Rainfall84 mm108 mm
Rainy days1011
Humidity76%72%
Air quality (AQI)2715

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

Auckland vs Queenstown in January — FAQ

Is January better in Auckland or Queenstown?
Auckland is the better pick in January — 89 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is warm, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Auckland vs Queenstown in January?
In January, Auckland averages 24°C high / 17°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm.