Wakefield Weather in January
What's the weather like in Wakefield (Tasman) in January 2026?
The climate in Wakefield during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
January is in the summer in Wakefield 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.
| Daytime temperature | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Average temperature | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 Wakefield
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 Wakefield in January 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Wakefield weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 69mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.1°C 52°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 114mm 4.5ins |
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