Bluff weather in January (New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Bluff this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Bluff includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Bluff in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 187 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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