Masterton Weather in January

What's the weather like in Masterton (Wellington) in January 2024?

The climate in Masterton during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

January is in the summer in Masterton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Masterton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Masterton with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Masterton

Masterton average temperature in January

January rainfall

Masterton average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Masterton 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 Masterton in January 2024.

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Masterton weather stats

Masterton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: July 157mm 6.2ins
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