Owaka weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the January weather in Owaka compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Owaka includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Owaka in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 174 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 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 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.

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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