Westport Weather in January
What's the weather like in Westport (West Coast) in January 2024?
The climate in Westport during January can be summarized as mild and wet.
January is in the summer in Westport and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C 61°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 174 mm 6.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.6°C 63.6°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Westport with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Westport
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 Westport in January 2024.
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Westport weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 137mm 5.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 210mm 8.3ins |
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