Whakatane in January
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (88 mm)
14:21 hDaylight
06:11Sunrise · 20:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 16°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 23°C | 16°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 22°C | 14°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 19°C | 12°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 17°C | 10°C | 118 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 14°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 14°C | 8°C | 134 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 14°C | 8°C | 125 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 16°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 17°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 21°C | 14°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Whakatane in January?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Whakatane?
The best months are February, January, March.