Taranaki weather in January
Planning a getaway to Taranaki 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 Taranaki in January?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. January in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in New Plymouth.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawera with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Oakura with 110 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 252 hours of sunshine in New Plymouth. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Taranaki for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Taranaki climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Taranaki?
New Plymouth
In January New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stratford
In January Stratford 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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Hawera
In January Hawera 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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Oakura
In January Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Okato
In January Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°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 Taranaki, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Taranaki?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Taranaki with overall pleasant weather in New Plymouth. 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 pleasant weather in New Plymouth. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be poor.
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