Matamata weather in January (Waikato, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Matamata look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Matamata during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Matamata in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 262 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Matamata. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Matamata, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (39 KM, 24 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 Matamata, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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