Franz Josef weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)

Is Franz Josef a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Franz Josef includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Franz Josef in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 361 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franz Josef, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 361 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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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 Franz Josef, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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