Opotiki weather in January (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Opotiki in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Opotiki includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Opotiki in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 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.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Opotiki, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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 Opotiki, 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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