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

In January, Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.

Franz Josef vs Rotorua in January

Rotorua is the better pick in January — 86 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Rotorua — January climate, side by side

	Franz Josef	Rotorua
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	24°C
Avg high / low	18° / 12°	23° / 14°
Rainfall	330 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	17	11
Humidity	84%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	24	22

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

Franz Josef vs Rotorua in January — FAQ

Is January better in Franz Josef or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in January — 86 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Rotorua in January?: In January, Franz Josef averages 18°C high / 12°C low with about 330 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm.