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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	23°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	52 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	71%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	23	19

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

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Christchurch vs Kaikōura in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.