Opunake Weather in January

What's the weather like in Opunake (Taranaki) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Opunake and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Opunake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.6°C 69.1°F
Nightly temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 108 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Opunake with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Opunake

Opunake average temperature in January

January rainfall

Opunake average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Opunake 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 Opunake in January 2024.

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Opunake weather stats

Opunake weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.6°C 52.9°F
Wettest month: July 162mm 6.4ins
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