Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in January
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
113mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January23°C average high
January is one of East Coast (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
January113mm average rain
January is one of East Coast (New Zealand)'s driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January is one of East Coast (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
January19°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January51 weather score
January is one of East Coast (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.