Brighton weather in January (New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Brighton in January? Check the weather first! Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Brighton generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Brighton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brighton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (12 KM, 7 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 Brighton, 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?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.