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Oakura weather in January (Taranaki, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Oakura in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Oakura in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Oakura. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oakura, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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.

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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 Oakura in January?

For visitors traveling to Oakura, 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 17°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 in January.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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