Leeston Weather in January
What's the weather like in Leeston (Canterbury) in January 2024?
The climate in Leeston during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Leeston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
| Average temperature | 17°C 62.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 49 mm 1.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Leeston with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Leeston
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 Leeston in January 2024.
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Leeston weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |
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