Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Wellington with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -11°C and -5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wellington in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Wellington with very cold temperatures, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights close to -8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 4°C, with nights close to -6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Wellington will be around 3°C, with nights close to -7°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 21 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 14% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Wellington. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wellington in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
5°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
0°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
21 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
19 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
10 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Wellington in January
With 14°C, Wellington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -19°C to a high of 4°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Wellington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Wellington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Wellington.
Daily Snowfall in January in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Wellington, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Wellington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Wellington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Wellington per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Wellington, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Wellington
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Average Weather in Wellington by Month
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