Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January's onset in Kaikoura sees an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. January brings Kaikoura a consistent average low-temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F).Humidity
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Kaikoura, New Zealand, in January, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August, October through December are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In January, the average sea temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 15.9°C (60.6°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 14h and 52min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:50 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Kaikoura is 10.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 5, January is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 during January translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Kaikoura in January?
What is the least humid month in Kaikoura?
What is the average humidity in January in Kaikoura?
How many days does it rain in January in Kaikoura?
When it does not snow in Kaikoura?
What is the sea water temperature in January in Kaikoura?
What is the average length of the day in January in Kaikoura?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kaikoura?
How many hours of sunshine does Kaikoura have in January?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Kaikoura?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Kaikoura?
Average temperature in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in January: 18.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 13.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).
Average pressure in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in January: 14.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in January: 25mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).
Average snowfall days in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in January: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in January: 15.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.1°C).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average daylight in January: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average UV index in January: 5
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in January: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Kaikoura, New Zealand
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