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Normal weather for New Zealand 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.

In January, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

New Zealand in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
24°C 8°C
Sun High Temp
26°C 9°C
Sun Low Temp
23°C 6°C
Rain Total Precipitation
74 mm 58 mm
Rain Rainy Days
9 days 9 days

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.

Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. A T-shirt, light trousers or skirt, and a light jacket are perfect for daytime. For the evening and morning, a shirt, maybe a light cardigan, and light trousers will do.

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.

Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers. A T-shirt, light trousers or skirt, and a light jacket are perfect for daytime. For the evening and morning, a shirt, maybe a light cardigan, and light trousers will do.

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.

As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers. A T-shirt, light trousers or skirt, and a light jacket are perfect for daytime. For the evening and morning, a shirt, maybe a light cardigan, and light trousers will do.

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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.

Daily Temperature in January in New Zealand

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 9 days of rain in New Zealand.

Daily Precipitation in January 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.

Daily UV Index in January in New Zealand

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.

Temperature in January in New Zealand Over the 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.

Precipitation in January in New Zealand Over the Years

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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It was cold, heavy rain and wind. Fortunately, we also had beautiful days with pleasant temperatures around 20 degrees. Try to be flexible, weather conditions can be changeable.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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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