These are the best beaches in New Zealand in January, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Parakerake Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Parakerake Bay.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Urapukapuka Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). January is a good month for swimming in Urapukapuka Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Roberton Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). January is a good month for swimming in Roberton Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Tupou Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Tupou Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Coopers Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Coopers Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Cable Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Cable Bay.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Matai Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Matai Bay.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Rangiputa Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Rangiputa Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Matapouri Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Matapouri Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Waikawau Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (69°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Waikawau Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Rangitoto Island. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Rangitoto Island.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bethells Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bethells Beach for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Tokerau Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Tokerau Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Te Werahi Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Te Werahi Beach for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Mahurangi West. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Mahurangi West for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Karekare Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Karekare Beach for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Piha Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Piha Beach for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hahei Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Hahei Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Cathedral Cove. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Cathedral Cove though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Stingray Bay. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Stingray Bay though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Whangapoua Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). January is a pleasant month for swimming in Whangapoua Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Waiheke Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Waiheke Island for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Ngarunui Surfers Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ngarunui Surfers Beach for prolonged periods of time.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Mount Maunganui Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Mount Maunganui Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hot Water Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Hot Water Beach.
January has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 5.5cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tunnel Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Tunnel Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 5.5cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lake Wakatipu. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Lake Wakatipu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 5.5cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sandfly Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Sandfly Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.6hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 5.5cm (2.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 13°C (55°F). January is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 9.4cm (3.7inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Wharariki Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). January is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Wharariki Beach.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
