Whakatāne weather in January (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Is Whakatāne a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Whakatāne during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Whakatāne. January and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 250 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Whakatāne, 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

9/10

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 Whakatāne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.