What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in January?

In January, Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in January

Kaikōura is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	18° / 12°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	330 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	17	10
Humidity	84%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	24	19

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

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Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in January — FAQ

Is January better in Franz Josef or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in January?: In January, Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm.