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

In January, Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.

Rotorua vs Wellington in January

Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.

Rotorua vs Wellington — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Rotorua	🇳🇿 Wellington
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	24°C	21°C
Avg high / low	23° / 14°	22° / 15°
Rainfall	92 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	11	9
Humidity	78%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	22	26

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

Month by month

Rotorua vs Wellington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rotorua or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rotorua vs Wellington in January?: In January, Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.