Carterton weather in January (Wellington, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Carterton during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Carterton the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Carterton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carterton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Carterton in January?

For visitors traveling to Carterton, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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