Auckland weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – April
What is the weather like in Auckland in January?
In January, Auckland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Auckland.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 | 89 | 88 |
| Day | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Night | 15° | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 19° | 21° | 21° |
| Sun | 8 h | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 9 | 8 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 14 h 25 min06:17 – 20:42
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Auckland in January: quick answers
Is Auckland hot in January?
Warm rather than hot: in January, daytime highs in Auckland average 22 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Auckland in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Auckland in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)