Levin Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
63 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 19.5°C and lows around 15°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Levin January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Levin was 2018 — when the month averaged 20.1°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 15°C. Typical January days reach 19.5°C with nights near 15°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.0°C→17.5°C+0.5°C
Max Temp19.3°C→19.7°C+0.4°C
Min Temp14.7°C→15.2°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.5°C9 yr (20%)
16.5°C–18.0°C25 yr (56%)
18.0°C–19.5°C10 yr (22%)
19.5°C–21.0°C1 yr (2%)

Levin January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Levin, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2023 with 166 mm, while the driest was 2015 at 7 mm.

Levin January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during January averages 80%. The most humid Januarys were 2018 and 2023 at 84%, and the least humid was 2001 at 76%.

Levin January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest January was 2022 at 7.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 5.8.

Levin January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during January is 5 m/s. The windiest January was 2017 at 6.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 3.5 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Levin

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How January Ranks in Levin

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.6°C17.0°C17.1°C17.3°C17.3°C-0.3°C
Avg High19.9°C19.3°C19.4°C19.6°C19.6°C-0.3°C
Avg Low15.3°C14.7°C14.8°C15.2°C15.1°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain69 mm65 mm49 mm68 mm65 mm-3 mm

Extreme January Records in Levin

🔥Warmest January26.2°C2018
🧊Coldest January9.9°C2017
🌧️Wettest January166 mm2023
🏜️Driest January7 mm2015
🌬️Windiest January6.8 m/s2017

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Levin have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.9°C (2017) to a record high of 26.2°C (2018).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm, with a wettest year of 166 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Levin?

One of the best times to visit Levin

January is one of the best times to visit Levin. Expect days averaging 19.5°C and nights around 15°C (mean 17.3°C) — warmer than Levin's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (63 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Levin's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Levin Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 19.5°C and lows around 15°C (mean 17.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 63 mm of rainfall in Levin, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 166 mm (2023), and the driest just 7 mm (2015). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.3°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 14.7°C to 15.2°C over the same span.
January Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.6°C16.1°C13.6°C22.6°C11.1°C65 mm79%4.5 m/s6.5
202420.7°C18.5°C16.4°C23.8°C13.2°C50 mm80%4.5 m/s6.6
2023 🌧️20.1°C17.8°C15.6°C23.2°C12.8°C166 mm84%4.4 m/s6.1
202220.3°C17.9°C15.4°C24.5°C12.6°C19 mm80%4.1 m/s7.5
202118.9°C17.0°C15.1°C21.8°C12.1°C65 mm82%5.2 m/s6.7
202018.9°C16.7°C14.5°C22.5°C11.0°C26 mm81%5.3 m/s6.7
201920.3°C18.3°C16.3°C25.4°C13.2°C36 mm83%5.6 m/s7
2018 🔥22.3°C20.1°C17.9°C26.2°C12.8°C122 mm84%3.5 m/s6.3
201717.5°C15.8°C14.0°C19.3°C9.9°C97 mm84%6.8 m/s5.8
201619.9°C17.5°C15.2°C24.1°C10.8°C104 mm82%4.8 m/s6.4
201521.1°C18.4°C15.8°C24.7°C12.8°C7 mm76%4.1 m/s7.3
201418.4°C16.2°C14.1°C21.4°C11.2°C65 mm78%6.2 m/s6.2
201320.0°C17.3°C14.7°C24.4°C11.6°C46 mm76%5.3 m/s7.1
201218.4°C16.5°C14.6°C21.1°C11.8°C57 mm79%5.5 m/s6.2
201119.3°C17.1°C14.9°C24.5°C11.4°C74 mm80%5.4 m/s6.3
201018.3°C16.2°C14.1°C22.7°C11.2°C74 mm82%4.9 m/s5.9
200919.3°C17.1°C14.9°C21.2°C12.4°C27 mm80%5.1 m/s6.7
200820.7°C18.0°C15.4°C26.0°C11.5°C26 mm78%4.8 m/s6.6
200718.2°C16.3°C14.3°C24.2°C10.1°C55 mm84%4.6 m/s5.9
200619.8°C17.5°C15.2°C26.0°C12.2°C53 mm77%5.8 m/s6.2
200518.6°C16.5°C14.3°C24.1°C11.7°C59 mm83%5 m/s6.5
200420.1°C17.8°C15.6°C22.9°C12.8°C71 mm83%4.5 m/s6.2
200319.0°C16.7°C14.5°C24.3°C11.2°C34 mm77%5.4 m/s6.6
200219.8°C17.6°C15.3°C23.8°C11.8°C62 mm80%4.5 m/s6.4
200119.0°C16.7°C14.4°C22.1°C11.4°C20 mm76%5.3 m/s6.9
200019.3°C16.9°C14.4°C23.7°C11.5°C78 mm77%4.7 m/s6.2
199921.9°C19.1°C16.2°C24.6°C13.7°C52 mm77%4.3 m/s6.7
199819.0°C16.9°C14.7°C22.2°C10.5°C30 mm81%5.1 m/s6
199718.7°C16.0°C13.3°C21.5°C10.6°C64 mm78%4.7 m/s6.5
199620.1°C17.8°C15.6°C22.5°C12.4°C69 mm82%4.2 m/s6.1
199519.3°C16.9°C14.5°C21.8°C10.0°C82 mm80%4.3 m/s6.8
199419.5°C17.2°C15.0°C21.7°C12.0°C41 mm80%5.4 m/s6.4
199317.3°C15.3°C13.4°C19.0°C10.5°C56 mm81%5.7 m/s6.3
199219.1°C17.0°C14.8°C22.7°C10.2°C84 mm81%4.3 m/s6.4
199118.7°C16.6°C14.5°C22.5°C11.5°C105 mm81%5.3 m/s6.3
199019.6°C17.2°C14.8°C23.8°C12.6°C71 mm80%4.7 m/s6.2
198921.9°C19.2°C16.5°C25.2°C13.2°C72 mm76%4.6 m/s6.3
198819.5°C17.1°C14.7°C23.6°C11.2°C15 mm79%4.9 m/s6.8
198720.5°C18.0°C15.6°C22.8°C11.4°C74 mm77%4.9 m/s6.7
198621.0°C18.9°C16.8°C24.0°C12.5°C151 mm83%4.3 m/s6.1
198520.9°C18.5°C16.2°C24.4°C14.3°C133 mm79%4.7 m/s6.8
198418.3°C15.9°C13.4°C22.5°C10.4°C40 mm77%5.3 m/s6.5
1983 ❄️16.8°C15.0°C13.2°C19.1°C10.8°C65 mm82%6.5 m/s—
198219.6°C17.4°C15.2°C21.7°C12.4°C40 mm78%6 m/s—
198120.8°C18.2°C15.7°C23.8°C11.7°C28 mm80%4.4 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Levin January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in January?▼

The average high in January is around 19.5°C with lows near 15°C (mean 17.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in January?▼

January averages 63 mm of rainfall in Levin, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 166 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest January on record in Levin?▼

The hottest January reached 26.2°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to 9.9°C in 2017.

Has January in Levin gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.3°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 14.7°C to 15.2°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Levin?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin and one of the drier months, so plan for around 19.5°C daytime highs and 15°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — January is the 11th coolest month in Levin, averaging 17.3°C.

What should I pack for Levin in January?▼

For January in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.5°C and lows of 15°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 5 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 6.8 m/s (2017).

Which January had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest January on record was 2023 with 166 mm. On average, January sees 63 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Levin behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.