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Rolleston weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Rolleston, New Zealand in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Rolleston averages 22°C by day and 13°C at night. The wettest month is usually August.

January in Rolleston averages a daytime high of 22°C and an overnight low of 13°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. Across the whole year Rolleston sees roughly 673 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Rolleston forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Rolleston weather by month

what to expect in Rolleston through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Rolleston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Rolleston by season.

Jan
22°
13°
Warm
Feb
22°
13°
Warm
Mar
20°
11°
Mild
Apr
18°
9°
Mild
May
14°
6°
Cool
Jun
11°
4°
Cool
Jul
10°
3°
Cool
Aug
12°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Sep
14°
5°
Cool
Oct
17°
7°
Mild
Nov
18°
9°
Mild
Dec
20°
11°
Mild

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the German model has been the most accurate forecast for Rolleston, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 86. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Rolleston in January?
Rolleston averages a daytime high of 22°C in January, with overnight lows around 13°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Rolleston?
The most comfortable time to visit Rolleston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Rolleston in January?
The wettest month in Rolleston is usually August. Across the year the city sees roughly 673 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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