Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in January
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 377mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
377mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 377mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s 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
January377mm average rain
January is wetter than West Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.9 hours average sun
January is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to 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
January23 weather score
January scores above West Coast (New Zealand)'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.