Lawrence weather in January (New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Lawrence in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lawrence typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Lawrence in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 174 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lawrence, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 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 Lawrence, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.