Moana weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the January weather in Moana compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Moana generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. January marks the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Moana in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 307 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Moana. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Moana, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 307 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 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 Moana, 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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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