Cambridge weather in January (Waikato, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cambridge in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Cambridge is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Cambridge. January, February, March and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, 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 Cambridge, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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