Haast weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Haast during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Haast generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Haast in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 406 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Haast, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 406 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

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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 Haast in January?

For visitors traveling to Haast, 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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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