Owaka weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Owaka in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Owaka generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Owaka in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Owaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (71 KM, 44 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Owaka, 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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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