Motueka Weather in January

What's the weather like in Motueka (Tasman) in January 2024?

The climate in Motueka during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

January is in the summer in Motueka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Motueka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Nightly temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Average temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 110 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Motueka with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Motueka

Motueka average temperature in January

January rainfall

Motueka average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Motueka 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 Motueka in January 2024.

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Motueka weather stats

Motueka weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Wettest month: August 169mm 6.7ins
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