Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Paparoa National Park, New Zealand in January
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 222mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
222mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 222mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paparoa National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is one of Paparoa 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
January222mm average rain
January sits near Paparoa 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
January6.4 hours average sun
January is one of Paparoa National Park'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
January17°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January32 weather score
January scores above Paparoa 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.