Richmond weather in January (Tasman, New Zealand)

Curious about the January weather in Richmond? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Richmond generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

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, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 268 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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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 Richmond in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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