Kaikoura in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kaikoura in january 2025
The weather in Kaikoura in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
28%
10%
6%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
21%
12%
6%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
22%
18%
6%
Weather at 3am
59°F
53%
25%
9%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in january.
The climate of Kaikoura in january is good
the weather in Kaikoura in january is rather dry (with 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 2.9in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate quite good in this city this month. The high seasonal norm is 70°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kaikoura is 65°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kaikoura in the month of january with a maximum record of 86°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2014. You can hope to have about 24 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 77% of the month.
In january in Kaikoura, the days on average last 14:56. The sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 21:02.
With good weather conditions, the month of january is recommended to go in this city in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kaikoura in january 2024:
52°F to 61°F
58°F to 67°F
58°F to 61°F
61°F to 70°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 58°F
58°F to 68°F
63°F to 76°F
63°F to 68°F
59°F to 72°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 72°F
63°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 67°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 79°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
49°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 70°F
67°F to 77°F
61°F to 70°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Nelson Lakes in january | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in january | good weather |
| Picton in january | good weather |
| Nelson in january | good weather |
| Christchurch in january | good weather |
| Wellington in january | good weather |
| Akaroa in january | good weather |
| Porirua in january | good weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in january | good weather |
| Westport in january | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in january | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kaikoura
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Weather data for Kaikoura in january:
Weather data for Kaikoura for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kaikoura.