Hastings weather in January (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Hastings in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Hastings during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Hastings in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 227 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Hastings. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hastings, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 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 Hastings, 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

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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