Whitianga weather in January (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is January weather typically in Whitianga? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Whitianga is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Whitianga in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

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, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitianga, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Whitianga, 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

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 Whitianga.

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.