Waikato weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Waikato in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Waikato in January?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. January in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is summer.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Whakapapa Village at 20°C to warm in Pukekohe East at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Pukekohe East and 10°C in Whakapapa Village.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miranda with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 144 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 224 hours of sunshine in Taupo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Waikato, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waikato's yearly weather, check out our Waikato climate page.
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Popular destinations in Waikato
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Average weather in Taupo
In January Taupo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hamilton
In January Hamilton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Whitianga
In January Whitianga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cambridge
In January Cambridge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Coromandel Town
In January Coromandel Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Waikato?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Waikato with overall perfect weather in Taupo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Taupo. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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