Gibbston weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the January weather in Gibbston? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gibbston generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Gibbston in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Gibbston. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, 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 Gibbston climate page with graphs.

 

Gibbston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 Gibbston in January?

For visitors traveling to Gibbston, 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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