Kaikoura Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kaikoura (Canterbury) in January 2024?

The climate in Kaikoura during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Kaikoura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Kaikoura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.2°C 68.3°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Average temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kaikoura with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kaikoura

Kaikoura average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kaikoura average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kaikoura average rain in January

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 Kaikoura in January 2024.

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Kaikoura weather stats

Kaikoura weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
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