Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in New Zealand with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Zealand 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 New Zealand with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand will be around 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for New Zealand. 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.
New Zealand in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit New Zealand?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in New Zealand. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for New Zealand in January
With 29°C, New Zealand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in New Zealand, 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.
Weather experiences in January in New Zealand
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Daily Precipitation in January in New Zealand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for New Zealand, 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 8 days of rain in New Zealand.
Daily UV Index in January in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for New Zealand
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in New Zealand
The weather in January in New Zealand is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to New Zealand? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Although it was sunny, it was quite chilly. The temperature was around 22 and there was a cold south wind most of the time. In itself quite good for travelling and doing excursions, but not for lying on the beautiful beaches.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in New Zealand by Month
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