Planning a trip to Auckland in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the driest month of the year in Auckland
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Auckland has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Auckland in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Auckland for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°F.
Is Auckland warm or cold in January?
Auckland is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +63°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Auckland, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Auckland in January
Auckland weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+72°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+52°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+84°F
+82°F
Rainfall
101 mm
79 mm
79 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
75%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
20
20
18
Rainy days
8
7
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +72°F during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 79 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 4.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Auckland in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Auckland is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Auckland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Auckland wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Auckland?
This is the weather in Auckland in January 2023:
1 January
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+77°F
2 January
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+79°F
3 January
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+81°F
4 January
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+81°F
5 January
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+78°F
6 January
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+78°F
7 January
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+76°F
8 January
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+78°F
9 January
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+80°F
10 January
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+80°F
11 January
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+80°F
12 January
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+77°F
13 January
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+79°F
14 January
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+76°F
15 January
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+77°F
16 January
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+79°F
17 January
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+79°F
18 January
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+79°F
19 January
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+80°F
20 January
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+71°F
21 January
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+77°F
22 January
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+78°F
23 January
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+77°F
24 January
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+75°F
25 January
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+80°F
26 January
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+80°F
27 January
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+75°F
28 January
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+77°F
29 January
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+76°F
30 January
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+79°F
31 January
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+78°F
In January 2023 Auckland had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Auckland climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Auckland in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+71°F) and the highest in 2019 (+81°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 826 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Auckland in January:
Is January a good time to visit Auckland?
January is a really good time to go to Auckland. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Auckland.
Can you sunbathe in Auckland in January?
January has mild temperatures in Auckland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Auckland rainy in January?
Auckland is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Auckland in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Auckland in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in New Zealand
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Auckland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.