Masterton weather in January (Wellington, New Zealand)

Is January a good time to explore Masterton weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Masterton is usually perfect in January, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Masterton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masterton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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 Masterton, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.