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The average maximum temperature in New Zealand in January is 15°. The average maximum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 15° in the next month.
The average temperature in New Zealand in January is 12°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in New Zealand in January is 10°. The minimum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in New Zealand in January are 14.5 and there are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in New Zealand in January is typically 12.9 during January. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in New Zealand in January is 18.8° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in New Zealand in January is 0.4cm and on average there are 5.4 rainy days in January making it a dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in New Zealand in January is 10° which is very comfortable. The dew point is 10° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in New Zealand in January is typically 54.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 56.9% in the previous month and 55.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in New Zealand in January is typically 44.8%. The average relative humidity is 47.8% in the previous month and 45.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in New Zealand in January is typically 18kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 17kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in New Zealand in January is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in New Zealand in January is from the South-Southeast.
