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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.

Christchurch vs Wellington in January

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

Christchurch vs Wellington — January climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Wellington
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	21°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	22° / 15°
Rainfall	52 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	71%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	23	26

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

Christchurch vs Wellington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Wellington?: Christchurch and Wellington are nearly tied in January — 93 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air; Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Wellington in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.