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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.

Christchurch vs Rotorua 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 Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Rotorua — January climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Rotorua
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	24°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	23° / 14°
Rainfall	52 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	71%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	23	22

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

Christchurch vs Rotorua in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Rotorua?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.