West Melton weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)
Can you expect sunny skies in West Melton in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The weather in West Melton is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.
Precipitation
West Melton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.Average sunshine
With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit West Melton. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 West Melton climate page with graphs.
West Melton, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
12°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Water Temperature
16°C *
Chance of Rain
26%
Precipitation
66 mm
Rainy days
8 days
Humidity
72% *
Windspeed
14 km/h *
Sunshine
238 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
51% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to West Melton, 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.
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