The Bay of Islands weather in January
Thinking about venturing to the Bay of Islands this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands in January?
The Bay of Islands is a region in New Zealand. January in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Paihia.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 76 mm in Paihia.
For specific regional insights in the Bay of Islands for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Bay of Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands?
Paihia
In January Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Russell
In January Russell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kerikeri
In January Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Opua
In January Opua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit the Bay of Islands?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Bay of Islands. Typically, the climate in Paihia is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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