Makarora weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Makarora this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Makarora typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Makarora in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 231 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Makarora, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 237 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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 Makarora, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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