Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in January
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is one of Canterbury (New Zealand)'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
January61mm average rain
January is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January6.9 hours average sun
January is one of Canterbury (New Zealand)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January17°C average sea
January is one of Canterbury (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January50 weather score
January is one of Canterbury (New Zealand)'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.