Kaikōura vs Paihia in January

Kaikōura and Paihia are nearly tied in January — 83 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air; Paihia is warm, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs PaihiaJanuary climate, side by side

KaikōuraPaihia
Comfort score83/100 (A)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high23°C24°C
Avg high / low22° / 13°23° / 17°
Rainfall74 mm84 mm
Rainy days1010
Humidity75%77%
Air quality (AQI)1927

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

Kaikōura vs Paihia in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kaikōura or Paihia?
Kaikōura and Paihia are nearly tied in January — 83 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air; Paihia is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Paihia in January?
In January, Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Paihia averages 23°C high / 17°C low with about 84 mm.