Windwhistle weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Windwhistle look like in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Windwhistle generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Windwhistle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 238 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Windwhistle climate page with graphs.

 

Windwhistle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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 Windwhistle, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Windwhistle.

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