January weather forecast
Timaru, New Zealand

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Weather in January

The weather in Timaru, New Zealand, greets the year with mild temperatures and relative humidity. A notable change occurs from December's conditions as the average high temperature peaks at a balmy 21.5°C (70.7°F) in January. The month bars consistent rainfall patterns offering pleasant weather opportunities for both locals and visitors. As a transitional period, the climate offers an interesting blend of warmth and relative due. This month's conditions prove favourable for outdoor activities and beach visits.

Temperature

Timaru's warmest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and a low of 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77.7%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Timaru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 548mm (21.57") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Timaru is 16.1°C (61°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 9:05 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Timaru, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.
Updated: Jan 27, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Timaru?

January is the month when Timaru sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and a low of 10.3°C (50.5°F).

What is the usual temperature for Timaru in January?

In January, in Timaru, the average high-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Timaru?

In January, the average relative humidity in Timaru is 77.7%.

How much does it rain in Timaru in January?

In Timaru, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in January in Timaru?

In Timaru, New Zealand, in January, the average water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). For most, swimming in 16.1°C (61°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Timaru?

In Timaru, the average day length in January is 15h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Timaru?

On the first day of January in Timaru, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 9:05 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Timaru?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

Average temperature in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average temperature in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-0.6°C).

Average humidity in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average humidity in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 77.7%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75.2%).

Average rainfall in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average rainfall in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 46.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (52.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (36.5mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.3 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in January: 16.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.9°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Timaru, New Zealand

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Timaru, New Zealand

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