Wellington · January
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 59°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 59°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
20 mph
What January feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
05:07
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:53
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Wellington in January
The kit for January in Wellington: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
+3° avg high
-4 rain days
Wellington in December →
January
67°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
0° avg high
+1 rain days
Wellington in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in January?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in January?+
Average high 67°F, average low 59°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to December (avg high 64°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 67°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Wellington in January?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in January, on average.