Whakapapa Village weather in January (Waikato, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Whakapapa Village as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Whakapapa Village includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Whakapapa Village in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 225 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakapapa Village, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 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 Whakapapa Village, 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

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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