New Zealand
Wellington in January
22° / 15°Rainy days 5Best time to visit
Cheapest flights to Wellington in January
- From Sydney$488Book
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Good-value Wellington hotels in January
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Wellington weather in January
22° / 15°
41 mm
5 / 30
91/100
Wellington in January ranks #1 of 12 months for comfort: highs around 22°C, lows 15°C, and about 5 rainy days. Compared with December, highs change by +2°C and rainy days by -4. It is one of the best months to go.
Compared with the months around it
| Month | High / Low | Rainy days | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 21° / 13° | 9 | 85 |
| January | 22° / 15° | 5 | 91 |
| February | 22° / 15° | 6 | 89 |
Top tours & tickets in Wellington
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour4.81,031 reviewsUS$34~
Half Day Tour of Wellington4.7671 reviewsUS$75~
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch4.8608 reviewsUS$190~
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour4.8574 reviewsUS$190~
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland4.1531 reviewsUS$145~
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington4.8506 reviewsUS$117~
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island4.9482 reviewsUS$408~
InterIslander Ferry - Wellington to Picton4.0429 reviewsUS$61~
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast4.9368 reviewsUS$114~
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour4.9359 reviewsUS$64~
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Public holidays · January 2027
- 01/01New Year's Day
- 01/04Day after New Year's Day
- 01/25Wellington Anniversary Day