Garston weather in January (Southland, New Zealand)

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

In January, Garston generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Garston in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Garston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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 Garston in January?

For visitors traveling to Garston, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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