What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Franz Josef in January?

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm.

Christchurch vs Franz Josef in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Christchurch vs Franz Josef — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Franz Josef
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	23°C	19°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	18° / 12°
Rainfall	52 mm	330 mm
Rainy days	8	17
Humidity	71%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	23	24

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

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Christchurch vs Franz Josef in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Franz Josef?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Franz Josef in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm.