Swim in New Plymouth in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in New Plymouth in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in New Plymouth is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 71°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 70°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 4.3in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in New Plymouth in january?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in New Plymouth in january is cool

Swimming in january on the beaches of New Plymouth is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 71°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 66°F.

Note also that in january, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 65°F, 4.2in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 86.27 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in New Plymouth in january

January
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 71°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 61°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 4.3in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(14%)
Humidity 87%
Visibility in kilometers 9.49km
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Dunedin in january56°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in january68°F72°Fcool swimming
Akaroa in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in january67°F71°Fcool swimming
Nelson in january64°F67°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in january69°F74°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in january63°F66°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in january64°F69°Fcool swimming
Picton in january63°F66°Fcold swimming
Timaru in january61°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in january: sea temperature by city

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