Kumara weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kumara in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kumara includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Kumara in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kumara. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kumara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 285 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 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.

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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 Kumara, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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