Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Nelson (New Zealand), New Zealand in January
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nelson (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January22°C average high
January is one of Nelson (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
January97mm average rain
January sits near Nelson (New Zealand)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.3 hours average sun
January is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'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
January19°C average sea
January is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January54 weather score
January is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.