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Weather in Wellington for January 2027

Your guide to Wellington weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Wellington at the beginning of January is 17.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 18.6 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Wellington experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 95.7 mm.

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  • Is January a good time to visit Wellington? check out the best time to travel to Wellington page.

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/14°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
31 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Wellington Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
16°
2
Patchy rain possible
18°
3
Patchy rain possible
17°
4
Patchy rain possible
18°
5
Light rain
17°
6
Light rain
16°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
8
Light rain
18°
9
Sunny
19°
10
Partly cloudy
19°
11
Light rain
17°
12
Patchy rain possible
18°
13
Patchy rain possible
18°
14
Light rain
17°
15
Moderate rain
17°
16
Patchy rain possible
18°
17
Sunny
18°
18
Cloudy
19°
19
Patchy rain possible
19°
20
Patchy rain possible
19°
21
Light rain
20°
22
Light rain
20°
23
Cloudy
19°
24
Light rain
17°
25
Patchy rain possible
19°
26
Patchy rain possible
19°
27
Light rain
18°
28
Light rain
18°
29
Light rain
19°
30
Patchy rain possible
19°
31
Patchy rain possible
20°

Temperatures trend during January in Wellington

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Wellington day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /13° 4.6 mm 6
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 0.4 mm 7
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /13° 1.3 mm 5
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 1.3 mm 7
5 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /13° 7 mm 7
6 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /14° 4.3 mm 7
7 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /13° 6.7 mm 7
8 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /13° 3.5 mm 8
9 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /14° 0 mm 8
10 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /14° 0.1 mm 8
11 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /15° 5 mm 7
12 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 1.1 mm 8
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 0.1 mm 7
14 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /13° 4.8 mm 6
15 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 17° /13° 19.8 mm 5
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 2.1 mm 6
17 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /13° 0 mm 7
18 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /13° 0.1 mm 7
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 0 mm 7
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 0.2 mm 7
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /14° 3 mm 8
22 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /15° 2.5 mm 6
23 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /14° 0.4 mm 7
24 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /13° 9.5 mm 5
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 1.3 mm 6
26 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /14° 1.7 mm 6
27 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /14° 5.8 mm 6
28 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /13° 4.1 mm 8
29 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /15° 3.5 mm 7
30 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /15° 1.1 mm 7
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /15° 0.6 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wellington in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wellington forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wellington in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wellington during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 18° and cooler nights around 14°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wellington during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Wellington during January, with a total of 95.7 mm spread over approximately 10 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wellington during January?
The average wind speed in Wellington during January is 31 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Wellington

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wellingtons January weather 💧
Typically, Wellington has 10 rainy days in January with a total of 95.7 mm of rainfall.
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