Waiheke Island Weather in January

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

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Oneroa Onetangi Ostend Blackpool

Considering a trip to Waiheke Island, 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 Waiheke Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Oneroa.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 71 mm (2.8 in) in Oneroa. Going by our weather data, this month in Oneroa usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Oneroa typically receives 230 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Waiheke Island by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Waiheke Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Waiheke Island

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

Temperature range in Waiheke Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Waiheke Island (January)

Oneroa

In January Oneroa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
230 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oneroa →

Onetangi

In January Onetangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
230 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Onetangi →

Ostend

In January Ostend generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
230 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ostend →

Blackpool

In January Blackpool generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
230 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Blackpool →

Omiha

In January Omiha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
230 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Omiha →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Waiheke Island, 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 Waiheke Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oneroa 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Onetangi 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Ostend 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Blackpool 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Omiha 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Surfdale 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Waiheke Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Waiheke Island, New Zealand in January?

January in Waiheke Island, New Zealand brings perfect weather. In Oneroa, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Waiheke Island, New Zealand in January?

Average temperatures in Waiheke Island, New Zealand during January range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Oneroa.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Waiheke Island, New Zealand during January, with Oneroa averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Oneroa is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Oneroa. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Waiheke Island.

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