Arrowtown weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Arrowtown during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Arrowtown typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Arrowtown in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arrowtown climate page with graphs.

 

Arrowtown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in Arrowtown in January?

For visitors traveling to Arrowtown, 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 in January.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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