Richmond weather in January (Tasman, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Richmond this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Richmond tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 268 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richmond, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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