Reefton weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Reefton during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.
Temperatures
The typical weather for January in Reefton includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of summer. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.
Precipitation
Reefton in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 212 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Reefton. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reefton climate page with graphs.
Reefton, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
212 mm
Rainy days
14 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Reefton, 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.
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