The weather in January in West Coast
It's pleasantly warm in January in West Coast with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for West Coast, 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 2023, West Coast reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 207 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for West Coast
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in West Coast. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
West Coast | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 20°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 22°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 207 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 22 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in West Coast with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in West Coast is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 West Coast, 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 West Coast
Temperature in January in West Coast over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in West Coast, 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 West Coast
Total precipitation in January in West Coast over the years
Daily UV index in January in West Coast
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in West Coast, 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 West Coast by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for West Coast. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.