Moana weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Moana in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Moana generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Moana in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 307 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Moana in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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