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

Wondering what the weather is like in Papamoa during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Papamoa is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.

Precipitation

Papamoa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 262 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Papamoa. January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papamoa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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.

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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 Papamoa, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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