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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Dunedin averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 86 mm.

Christchurch vs Dunedin in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Dunedin is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Dunedin — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Dunedin
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	19°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	20° / 10°
Rainfall	52 mm	86 mm
Rainy days	8	12
Humidity	71%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	23	24

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

Month by month

Christchurch vs Dunedin in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Dunedin?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Dunedin is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Dunedin in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Dunedin averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 86 mm.