Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand in January
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
134mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January13°C average high
January is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January134mm average rain
January is wetter than New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.3 hours average sun
January is brighter than New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January10°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January16 weather score
January is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.