Methven weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Methven during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Methven generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Methven in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Methven, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Methven in January?

For visitors traveling to Methven, 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 in January.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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