New Plymouth Weather in January
What's the weather like in New Plymouth (Taranaki) in January 2025?
The climate in New Plymouth during January can be summarized as mild and wet.
January is in the summer in New Plymouth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.4°C 70.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.9°C 55.1°F |
| Average temperature | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 128 mm 5.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in New Plymouth with around 128mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in New Plymouth
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 New Plymouth in January 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
New Plymouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 108mm 4.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 181mm 7.1ins |
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