Mosgiel weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Mosgiel in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Mosgiel usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Mosgiel in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 174 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mosgiel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (13 KM, 8 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 Mosgiel, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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