Wellington vs Auckland

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.

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

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

Wellington reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Auckland averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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.

Wellington receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Auckland sees 67 mm over 9 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%.