Methven Weather in January

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

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

January is in the summer in Methven and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Methven weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21°C 69.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.3°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Methven with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 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 Methven

Methven average temperature in January

January rainfall

Methven average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Methven 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 Methven in January 2024.

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Methven weather stats

Methven weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: June 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: July 8°C 46.4°F
Wettest month: August 92mm 3.6ins
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