January verdict

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in January

Weather score41Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

148mm

Sun

7.6h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

41

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January20°C average high

January is one of Abel Tasman National Park's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January148mm average rain

January sits near Abel Tasman National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to March

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.6 hours average sun

January is one of Abel Tasman National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January19°C average sea

January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January41 weather score

January scores above Abel Tasman National Park's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.