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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.

Christchurch vs Melbourne 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 Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Melbourne — January climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Melbourne
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	28°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	52 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	8	6
Humidity	71%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	23	39

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

Christchurch vs Melbourne in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Melbourne?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Melbourne in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.