Riverton Weather in January

What's the weather like in Riverton (Southland) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Riverton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Nightly temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 16.1kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Riverton

Riverton average temperature in January

January rainfall

Riverton average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Riverton 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 Riverton in January 2024.

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Riverton weather stats

Riverton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 6.2hrs
Coldest month: July 9°C 48.2°F
Wettest month: May 105mm 4.1ins
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