New Plymouth weather in January (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Is January a good time to explore New Plymouth weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, New Plymouth typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C.

Precipitation

New Plymouth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 252 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.

 

New Plymouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 252 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New Plymouth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Plymouth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.