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New Zealand in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What January is actually like in New Zealand — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 25°C
- Average low
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 79mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 1st warmest month of New Zealand's year. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in January
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- January 1, 2027 New Year's Day
- January 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day
- January 4, 2027 Day after New Year's Day (observed)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Matamata, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.