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Auckland weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Auckland, New Zealand in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Auckland averages 23°C by day and 18°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Auckland averages a daytime high of 23°C and an overnight low of 18°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Auckland sees roughly 1401 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Auckland forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Auckland weather by month

what to expect in Auckland through the year

Here is Auckland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Auckland by season.

Jan
23°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
17°
Warm
Mar
21°
15°
Mild
Apr
20°
15°
Mild
May
17°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
11°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
11°
Mild
Oct
17°
12°
Mild
Nov
19°
13°
Mild
Dec
22°
16°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Auckland in January?
Auckland averages a daytime high of 23°C in January, with overnight lows around 18°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Auckland?
The most comfortable time to visit Auckland is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Auckland in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Auckland, out of roughly 1401 mm of precipitation across the year.

Auckland in other months

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