Great Barrier Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in January.

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Planning a journey to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Great Barrier Island in January

Great Barrier Island, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Great Barrier Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Tryphena.

For specific regional insights in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm (2.3 in) in Tryphena. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Tryphena.

Explore Great Barrier Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Great Barrier Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tryphena)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Great Barrier Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Great Barrier Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Great Barrier Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

Tryphena

In January Tryphena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Great Barrier Island, 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.

Great Barrier Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in January?

In January, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Tryphena sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in January?

In Tryphena, the average daytime high in January is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Great Barrier Island, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand during January, with Tryphena averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Great Barrier Island, New Zealand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Tryphena is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Tryphena. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Great Barrier Island.

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