Ohakune weather in January (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How is January weather typically in Ohakune? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ohakune generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in January. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Ohakune in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 225 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ohakune, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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