Palmerston North Weather in January

What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Palmerston North and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Palmerston North weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Nightly temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Average temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 82mm 3.2 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Palmerston North

Palmerston North average temperature in January

January rainfall

Palmerston North average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North in January 2024.

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Palmerston North weather stats

Palmerston North weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 11.7°C 53.1°F
Wettest month: July 119mm 4.7ins
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