Wanaka in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wanaka in january 2025
The weather in Wanaka in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
20%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
28%
24%
11%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
32%
24%
10%
Weather at 3am
50°F
26%
24%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanaka in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanaka in january.
The climate of Wanaka in january is very bad
In january in Wanaka, the climate is wet (with 6.5in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.6in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate quite pleasant in that locality the month of january. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Wanaka is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Wanaka in the month of january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Wanaka is generally 15:11. The sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 21:28.
With a good weather, the month of january is recommended to go in that area in New Zealand.
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Wanaka:
In january, Cape Reinga, Māhia, Napier, Omamari, Porangahau and Ruatoria have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.
Finally, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Franz Josef / Waiau, Haast, Hokitika and Lake Tekapo have a tolerable climate, but better than Wanaka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanaka in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wanaka in january 2024:
31°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 67°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 65°F
38°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
32°F to 50°F
31°F to 56°F
40°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 65°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 58°F
32°F to 59°F
27°F to 45°F
34°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
47°F to 56°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 58°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Wanaka:
| Roys Peak in january | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in january | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in january | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in january | very bad weather |
| Haast in january | tolerable weather |
| Milford Sound in january | tolerable weather |
| Te Anau in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in january | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Wanaka
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Wanaka in january:
Weather data for Wanaka for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanaka 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 Wanaka.