Weather in January in Manawatu
Planning a getaway to Manawatu 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 Manawatu in January?
Manawatu is a region in New Zealand. January in Manawatu generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in National Park at 21°C to warm in Feilding at 23°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Feilding and 11°C in National Park.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Whanganui with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in National Park with 140 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Palmerston North enjoys close to 210 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Manawatu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Manawatu's yearly weather, check out our Manawatu climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?
Palmerston North
In January Palmerston North 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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Whanganui
In January Whanganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ohakune
In January Ohakune generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Levin
In January Levin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Taumarunui
In January Taumarunui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high 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 Manawatu, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Manawatu?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Manawatu with overall perfect weather in Palmerston North. 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 and March offering mostly perfect weather in Palmerston North. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be poor.
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