Lake Tekapo in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tekapo in january 2025
The weather in Lake Tekapo in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 259.5cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
20%
12%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
14%
11%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
20%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
30%
19%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lake Tekapo in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tekapo in january.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in january is tolerable
the weather in Lake Tekapo in january is wet (with 13.7in of precipitation over 10 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 13.8in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that locality this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Lake Tekapo is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lake Tekapo in the month of january with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 19% of the month.
Day length in Lake Tekapo in january is 15:06. Sunrise is at 06:14 and sets at 21:20.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tekapo:
In january, Cape Reinga, Māhia, Napier, Omamari, Porangahau and Ruatoria have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tekapo in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 259.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:14 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lake Tekapo in january 2024:
29°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
36°F to 47°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 40°F
43°F to 52°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Lake Tekapo:
| McKenzie Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in january | very bad weather |
| Timaru in january | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in january | good weather |
| Haast in january | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in january | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in january | good weather |
| Hokitika in january | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in january | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Lake Tekapo in january:
Weather data for Lake Tekapo for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tekapo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tekapo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lake Tekapo.