Hawke's Bay Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in January.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

Planning a getaway to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 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 to Expect in Hawke's Bay in January

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Hawke's Bay 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 16°C (61°F) in Napier. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

To explore the conditions in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Te Awanga with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Napier gets approximately 227 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Hawke's Bay

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

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (January)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (January)

Napier

In January Napier 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
227 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Napier →

Hastings

In January Hastings generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
227 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In January Havelock North 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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
227 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Havelock North →

Clive

In January Clive 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
227 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In January Eskdale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
227 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Eskdale →

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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 Hawke's Bay in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Hastings 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Havelock North 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Clive 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Eskdale 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Wairoa 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in January?

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Napier average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in January?

Napier averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during January, with Napier averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Napier. 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, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Napier. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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