New ZealandThe weather in January in Southland
It's pleasantly warm in January in Southland with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Southland. 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 Southland, 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 32°C in 2018, Southland reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 70 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Southland
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Southland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 70 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Southland with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Southland is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°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 9 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 Southland, 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 Southland
Temperature in January in Southland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Southland, 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 Southland
Total precipitation in January in Southland over the years
Daily UV index in January in Southland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Southland, 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 Southland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.