Weather in January in Canterbury
Thinking about venturing to Canterbury 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 Canterbury in January?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. January in Canterbury generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Mount Cook Village at 15°C and warm in West Melton at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in West Melton and 5°C in Mount Cook Village.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akaroa with an average of 54 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 266 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Christchurch. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canterbury climate page.
Where to go in Canterbury in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Canterbury's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
Christchurch
In January Christchurch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kaikoura
In January Kaikoura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hanmer Springs
In January Hanmer Springs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lake Tekapo
In January Lake Tekapo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Akaroa
In January Akaroa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Canterbury?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Canterbury. Typically, the climate in Christchurch is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Canterbury is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Christchurch. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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