Geraldine weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Geraldine usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Geraldine during January to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of summer. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Geraldine in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Geraldine. 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 Geraldine climate page with graphs.

 

Geraldine, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (33 KM, 20 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 Geraldine, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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