Ashburton weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the January weather in Ashburton compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Ashburton during January is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Ashburton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 194 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Ashburton. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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 Ashburton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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