Taranaki Weather in January

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Are you planning a trip a to Taranaki, New Zealand in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Taranaki in January

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in New Plymouth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Taranaki, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawera with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Oakura with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. New Plymouth sees close to 252 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Taranaki by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in January

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (January)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (January)

New Plymouth

In January New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
252 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in New Plymouth →

Stratford

In January Stratford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
252 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Stratford →

Hawera

In January Hawera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
252 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In January Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
252 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Oakura →

Okato

In January Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
252 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Taranaki, 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 Taranaki in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Stratford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Hawera 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Oakura 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Okato 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Taranaki weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Taranaki, New Zealand in January. The popular destination of New Plymouth averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in New Plymouth peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in January, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

New Plymouth typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across Taranaki, New Zealand.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Taranaki, New Zealand 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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