Half-moon Bay weather in January (Southland, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Half-moon Bay in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Half-moon Bay includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Half-moon Bay in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 187 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Half-moon Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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 Half-moon Bay, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Half-moon Bay.

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