Hokitika in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hokitika in january 2025
The weather in Hokitika in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
21%
19%
16%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
20%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
23%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
56°F
33%
25%
23%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hokitika in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hokitika in january.
The climate of Hokitika in january is tolerable
the weather in Hokitika in january is wet (with 13.8in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 14.6in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this city this month. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Hokitika is 61°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Hokitika in the month of january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 17 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 55% of time.
On average, in Hokitika, the days of january last 14:58. Sunrise is at 06:16 and sets at 21:14.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go there in New Zealand.
Hokitika: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Hokitika. more information
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Hokitika:
In january, Cape Reinga, Māhia, Napier, Omamari, Porangahau and Ruatoria have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hokitika in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 69°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 12.4in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Hokitika in january 2024:
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
58°F to 67°F
61°F to 67°F
56°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
65°F to 67°F
65°F to 68°F
58°F to 72°F
61°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Hokitika:
| Greymouth in january | good weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in january | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Westport in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in january | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in january | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Nelson Lakes in january | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in january | good weather |
| Timaru in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in january | very bad weather |
| Haast in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Hokitika
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Weather data for Hokitika in january:
Weather data for Hokitika for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hokitika. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hokitika can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Hokitika.