The weather in January in New Zealand
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.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in New Zealand. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2018, New Zealand reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
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.
Daily weather in January for New Zealand
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| New Zealand | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 74 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in New Zealand with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in New Zealand
Temperature in January in New Zealand over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in New Zealand
Total precipitation in January in New Zealand over the years
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.
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Average weather in New Zealand by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.