Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Akaroa, New Zealand in January
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Akaroa, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is one of Akaroa'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.
Rain
January50mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Akaroa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.8 hours average sun
January is one of Akaroa's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January16°C average sea
January is one of Akaroa's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January47 weather score
January is one of Akaroa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.