Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across New Zealand this January.
New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Mount Cook Village to 25°C (77°F) in Mangonui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Mangonui and 5°C (41°F) in Mount Cook Village.
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Average daytime highs in New Zealand during January reach about 24°C (75°F) in Auckland.
Nighttime temperatures in Auckland typically drop to around 17°C (63°F) in January.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Mangonui clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 25°C (77°F), and evenings that remain near 17°C (63°F).
According to our data, Mount Cook Village holds the title for the coldest city in New Zealand in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 15°C (59°F) and drops to lows of about 5°C (41°F) during the night.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Auckland. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
The water temperature averages approximately 21°C (70°F) in Paihia this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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