Auckland vs Wellington

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Wellington edges ahead as the better destination in January. Wellington offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Auckland sees 12 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Auckland sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Wellington is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Wellington is the stronger choice in January.

Auckland reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Wellington averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Auckland receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Wellington sees 57 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Wellington the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.