New Zealand in January

What to expect in New Zealand in January

January brings warm weather to New Zealand, with daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 73 mm of rainfall on average. Book accommodation and rental cars months ahead; school holidays run through late January..

January is one of New Zealand's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–February, for context.

What’s happening in January

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  Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta · JanOne of the world's largest one-day sailing regattas fills the Waitemata Harbour with hundreds of yachts, waka, and classic vessels racing across a full day of on-water competition.

New Zealand in other months

Where else is good to go in January