Arthur's Pass weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Arthur's Pass in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Arthur's Pass generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of summer. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Arthur's Pass in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

With around 211 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 259 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Arthur's Pass, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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