Omarama weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Omarama look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Omarama typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Omarama in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 231 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Omarama.

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

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

 

Omarama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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 Omarama, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Omarama.

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