Rolleston weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rolleston this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Rolleston during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Rolleston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 238 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Rolleston. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rolleston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 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.

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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 Rolleston, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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