Lyttelton weather in January (New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lyttelton during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Lyttelton during January, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 238 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Lyttelton. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lyttelton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Christchurch, 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.

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 Lyttelton, 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 16°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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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