Waitati weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

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

Temperatures

In January, Waitati usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Waitati in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 174 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Waitati. 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 Waitati climate page with graphs.

 

Waitati, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (35 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.

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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 Waitati, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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