Auckland vs Wellington

Auckland and Wellington are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Auckland sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Wellington is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January.

Auckland reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Wellington averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Auckland receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Wellington sees 67 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.