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Northland Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to Northland, New Zealand this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Northland in January

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Northland generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Opononi to 25°C (77°F) in Mangonui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Mangonui and 16°C (61°F) in Opononi.

To explore the conditions in Northland, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baylys Beach with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Whangaroa with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Explore Northland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northland in January

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

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 Northland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Northland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Northland (January)

Precipitation variation in Northland (January)

Paihia

In January Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Russell

In January Russell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Whangarei

In January Whangarei 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
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Kerikeri

In January Kerikeri 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
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Mangawhai

In January Mangawhai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Russell 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Whangarei 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kerikeri 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Mangawhai 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Cable Bay 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Northland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northland, New Zealand in January?

January in Northland, New Zealand brings perfect weather. In Paihia, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Northland, New Zealand in January?

Paihia averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Northland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Paihia averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Northland, New Zealand.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Northland, New Zealand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Northland, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Paihia is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Paihia. 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 Northland.

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