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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.

Christchurch vs Nelson in January

Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in January — 93 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Nelson — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Nelson
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	25°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	24° / 14°
Rainfall	52 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	71%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	23	16

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

Month by month

Christchurch vs Nelson in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Nelson?: Christchurch and Nelson are nearly tied in January — 93 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Nelson is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Nelson in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Nelson averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 96 mm.