What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Te Anau in January?

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 129 mm.

Christchurch vs Te Anau in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Te Anau is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Te Anau — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	18°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	18° / 10°
Rainfall	52 mm	129 mm
Rainy days	8	13
Humidity	71%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	23	15

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

Month by month

Christchurch vs Te Anau in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Te Anau?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Te Anau is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Te Anau in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 129 mm.