Balclutha weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Balclutha in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Balclutha generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Balclutha in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 174 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March and December 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 Balclutha climate page with graphs.

 

Balclutha, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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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 Balclutha, 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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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