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

In January, Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.

Kaikōura vs Wellington in January

Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Wellington — January climate, side by side

	Kaikōura	Wellington
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	21°C
Avg high / low	22° / 13°	22° / 15°
Rainfall	74 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	10	9
Humidity	75%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	19	26

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

Kaikōura vs Wellington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kaikōura or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Wellington in January?: In January, Kaikōura averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.