Wellington weather in January
Long-run climate averages for Wellington, New Zealand in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In January, Wellington averages 20°C by day and 15°C at night. The wettest month is usually April.
January in Wellington averages a daytime high of 20°C and an overnight low of 15°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. Across the whole year Wellington sees roughly 943 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 Wellington forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Wellington weather by month
what to expect in Wellington through the yearHere is Wellington'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 Wellington by season.