Whakatane Weather in January

What's the weather like in Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) in January 2024?

The climate in Whakatane during January can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

January is in the summer in Whakatane and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Whakatane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Nightly temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Average temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 20.3°C 68.6°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 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 Whakatane

Whakatane average temperature in January

January rainfall

Whakatane average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Whakatane 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 Whakatane in January 2024.

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Whakatane weather stats

Whakatane weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24°C 75.2°F
Driest month: February 92mm 3.6ins
Sunniest month: April 6.7hrs
Coldest month: July 14.3°C 57.7°F
Wettest month: June 138mm 5.4ins
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