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Bay of Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in January.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Thinking about venturing to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in January

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Paihia.

For specific regional insights in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 76 mm (3 in) in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (January)

Paihia

In January Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paihia →

Russell

In January Russell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Kerikeri

In January Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Opua

In January Opua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Russell 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Kerikeri 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Opua 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in January?

January in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand brings perfect weather. In Paihia, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in January?

Average temperatures in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand during January range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Paihia.

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Paihia averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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