Oakura weather in January (Taranaki, New Zealand)

How is January weather typically in Oakura? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Oakura typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Oakura in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 252 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 252 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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