New Zealand Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is the warmest month of the year in New Zealand, with average temperatures ranging from 15.5°C (59.9°F) to 20.6°C (69.1°F). The country experiences moderate humidity, with an average of 79.2% in January. The prevailing winds come from the west and southwest, bringing mild temperatures and occasional rain to the western and southern regions, while the eastern and central areas enjoy drier and sunnier conditions. January is part of the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere, so New Zealand enjoys long daylight hours. The average sunrise time is around 6:06 am, while the average sunset time is around 8:52 pm. New Zealand receives an average of 3.38 inches of precipitation in January, with a high probability of rain on around 17 days of the month. The most common weather condition is rain, with a 51.6% chance of precipitation. The country has an average cloud cover of 53.5% in January, with a 7.7% chance of complete cloud coverage. The average visibility is 10.0 miles, and the average UV index is 7.5, indicating a high risk of sunburn. New Zealand has an average severe weather risk rating of 10.0 in January.
What is the temperature in New Zealand in January?
Average air temperature in New Zealand is 17.8°C (64.1°F) in January. The outside temperature in New Zealand feels like 17.8°C (64.1°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 20.6°C (69.1°F) and feels like 20.6°C (69.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.5°C (59.9°F) which feels like 15.5°C (59.9°F).
How hot is New Zealand in January?
The hot temperature in January in New Zealand rises to 25°C (77°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.2% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 25 °C (77°F). The average maximum temp in New Zealand is 20.6°C (77°F) during day time in January.
How cold is New Zealand in January?
The coldest temp in New Zealand in January drops to 13°C (55.4°F) during the cold nights. With 31.8km/h (19.7mph) winds and 79.2% humidity it feels like 13°C (55.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in New Zealand in January?
Yes, it rains for 17 days in New Zealand in January averaging 3.38 mm of precipitation. New Zealand has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in New Zealand throughout January?
New Zealand has 3.38 mm (0.13 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.
Is New Zealand windy in January?
The average speed of wind in New Zealand during January is 31.8km/h (19.7mph) and average windgust is 39.7km/h (24.7mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 53.6km/h (33.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Zealand in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in New Zealand.
What are the humidity levels in New Zealand in January?
The average humidity levels in New Zealand in January are 79.2%. Daily humidity levels in New Zealand range from 67.2% to 97.4% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in New Zealand in January?
New Zealand has 14 hours 45 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Zealand in January is at 6:06:48 and the sunset is at 20:52:40.
What is the cloud coverage in New Zealand in January?
Clouds cover 53.5% of the sky on average throughout January in New Zealand. The cloud coverage ranges from 3.7% to 97.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in New Zealand?
The average UV index in New Zealand is 7.5 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in New Zealand in January?
The average solar radiation is 203.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Zealand during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 17.3 W/m2 to 323.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in New Zealand?
The average solar energy during January in New Zealand is 17.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.3 MJ/m2, to 28 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in New Zealand in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New Zealand in January.
What is the air pressure in New Zealand in January?
On average the air pressure in New Zealand in January is 1016.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 998.8 mb to 1027.1 mb.
What is the visibility in New Zealand in January?
The average daylight visibility in New Zealand in January is 10 km (6.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.3 km (3.9 miles) to 11.3 km (7 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in New Zealand in January?
The average dew point in New Zealand during January is 14°C (57.2°F).
Where is the data for New Zealand climate in January coming from?
The climate data for New Zealand in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- PARAPARAUMU AWS, NZ
- WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL, NZ
- WELLINGTON AERO AWS, NZ
- NGAWI, NZ
- CAPE CAMPBELL AWS, NZ
- ZL2ARL Wellington NZ
- NZWN