Bluff weather in January (New Zealand)

Curious about the January weather in Bluff? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Bluff generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Bluff in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Bluff. January, February and April typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bluff, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bluff, 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 13°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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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