Glenorchy weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Glenorchy this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Glenorchy includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Glenorchy in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 212 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Glenorchy. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 212 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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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