Fairlie weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Fairlie in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Fairlie generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Fairlie in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Fairlie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (46 KM, 29 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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Fairlie in January?

For visitors traveling to Fairlie, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.