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Alexandra weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Alexandra in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Alexandra generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Alexandra in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Alexandra's climate page.

Alexandra, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Alexandra's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Alexandra, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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