Porirua weather in January (Wellington, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Porirua in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Porirua usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Porirua in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 234 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 Porirua. January, February, March and December 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 Porirua climate page with graphs.

 

Porirua, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (22 KM, 13 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 Porirua, 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 16°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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