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

Planning a trip to Half-moon Bay in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

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.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Half-moon Bay in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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