Weather in Wellington for January 2025
The forecast for the next days in Wellington predicts temperatures to be around 17 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Wellington at the beginning of January is 17.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 19.6 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Wellington in January is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 72 mm of precipitation.
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Wellington in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  16° | 2  18° | 3 18° | 4 16° | 5  18° | ||
| 6  17° | 7 18° | 8 17° | 9 19° | 10  20° | 11 17° | 12 19° |
| 13  19° | 14 19° | 15 19° | 16 20° | 17 19° | 18 21° | 19 20° |
| 20 21° | 21 19° | 22  21° | 23 20° | 24 18° | 25 20° | 26 19° |
| 27 20° | 28 18° | 29 19° | 30 20° | 31 21° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Wellington
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /13° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Jan. | Sunny | 18° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /14° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /13° | 2.9 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 18° /14° | 8.9 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 17° /13° | 8.3 mm | 5 | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /12° | 13.3 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /13° | 2.7 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | 20° /14° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 11 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /16° | 9.9 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 0.7 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Jan. | Cloudy | 19° /14° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 14 Jan. | Sunny | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Jan. | Sunny | 19° /12° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Jan. | Sunny | 20° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Jan. | Overcast | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Jan. | Cloudy | 21° /14° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /16° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 20 Jan. | Cloudy | 21° /16° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 19° /16° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 21° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Jan. | Cloudy | 20° /13° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /12° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /13° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /16° | 4.8 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 18° /14° | 8.1 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 19° /14° | 6.8 mm | 6 | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /16° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /16° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
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Wellington in January - FAQ
What to pack to Wellington in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Wellington in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Wellington, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
January rainfall patterns in Wellington
UV exposure in Wellington during January
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