Balclutha Weather in January
What's the weather like in Balclutha (Otago) in January 2024?
The climate in Balclutha during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Balclutha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.6°C 67.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Average temperature | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 69 mm 2.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.7°C 54.8°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Balclutha with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Balclutha
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balclutha in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Balclutha weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 44mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 69mm 2.7ins |
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