Papatotara weather in January (New Zealand)

Is Papatotara a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Papatotara generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Papatotara in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Papatotara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (61 KM, 38 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 Papatotara, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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