Palmerston North weather in January (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Palmerston North this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Palmerston North experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Palmerston North in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March 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 Palmerston North climate page with graphs.

 

Palmerston North, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Palmerston North, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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