Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
The Catlins, New Zealand in January
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare The Catlins, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January18°C average high
January is one of The Catlins' 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
January102mm average rain
January is wetter than The Catlins' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.5 hours average sun
January is one of The Catlins' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January13°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January30 weather score
January scores above The Catlins' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.