Cardrona weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Is Cardrona a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cardrona includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Cardrona in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 231 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Cardrona. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cardrona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cardrona, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cardrona.

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