Weather in January in Bay of Plenty
Planning a getaway to Bay of Plenty this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in January?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. January in Bay of Plenty generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a summer month.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Rotorua.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waihi Beach with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 110 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Rotorua typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Rotorua enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Bay of Plenty for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua
In January Rotorua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tauranga
In January Tauranga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mount Maunganui
In January Mount Maunganui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Waihi Beach
In January Waihi Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ngongotaha
In January Ngongotaha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Bay of Plenty with overall perfect weather in Rotorua. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and March offering mostly perfect weather in Rotorua. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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