Stratford weather in January (Taranaki, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Stratford look like in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Stratford experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Stratford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 252 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stratford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 252 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (36 KM, 22 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 Stratford, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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