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Karamea Weather in January

Karamea in January sees pleasant daytime temperatures of 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows of 12°C (54°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 210 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Karamea in January

Karamea is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 14 days and an average of 210 mm (8.3 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.

Temperature in Karamea in January

Karamea in January gets highs of 18°C (64°F) during the day and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 12°C (54°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

January in Karamea can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Karamea Temperature in January

Min Temperature

12°C (54°F)

Max Temperature

18°C (64°F)

Chance of Rain

46%

Precipitation

210 mm (8.3 in)

Rainy days

14 days

Karamea Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Karamea - and find the best time to visit.

January

18°C (64°F)View January → February

19°C (66°F)View February → March

18°C (64°F)View March → April

16°C (61°F)View April → May

14°C (57°F)View May → June

12°C (54°F)View June → July

11°C (52°F)View July → August

11°C (52°F)View August → This monthSeptember

12°C (54°F)View September → October

14°C (57°F)View October → November

15°C (59°F)View November → December

17°C (63°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

47-year average (1976-2026)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Karamea typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 13°C (55°F).

Average temperatures in January

Daily Historical Precipitation

47-year average (1976-2026)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in January

Historical weather records for Karamea in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Karamea spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Karamea historical weather extremes in January

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Karamea from 1992 through 2025.

On January 28, 2023, temperatures climbed to 29°C (84°F), marking the warmest January day on record.
The coldest January day was on January 31, 1993, with a maximum of 12°C (54°F).
The coldest night in January in Karamea was on January 5, 1997, with a minimum of 5°C (41°F).

Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in January →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Karamea in January

Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!