Best time to visit New Zealand in January
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit New Zealand, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 80/100.
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Weather in New Zealand in January
Typical weather across New Zealand in January: average high 22.8°C, low 17.4°C, about 107.5 mm of rain, and 11.6 hours of sunshine per day. Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather in January (score 80/100, January climate details).
| Metric | New Zealand avg | Best city (Auckland) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 80 | 80 |
| High / Low | 22.8° / 17.4° | 22.8° / 17.4° |
| Precipitation | 107.5 mm | 537.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.6 | 11.6 |
Is January recommended?
January is one of the best months to visit New Zealand. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When to visit New Zealand in other months
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