January Rainfall and Precipitation in Bay of Plenty
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Bay of Plenty precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Bay of Plenty, New Zealand receive in January?
Rainfall in Rotorua during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 95 mm (3.7 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in January?
Rainfall in Rotorua typically falls on roughly 10 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?
Looking at our data, Opotiki tops the wettest-cities list in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 110 mm (4.3 in).
What is the driest city in January in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?
The driest place is Waihi Beach with an average rainfall of 82 mm (3.2 in) according to our data.
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White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua
We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua
We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.