Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand in January
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 157mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
157mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 157mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January21°C average high
January is one of Kahurangi 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.
Rain
January157mm average rain
January sits near Kahurangi 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.
Sun
January6.6 hours average sun
January is one of Kahurangi National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January18°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 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January40 weather score
January scores above Kahurangi 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.