Lake Hayes weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lake Hayes this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Lake Hayes generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Lake Hayes in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Hayes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 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?

For visitors traveling to Lake Hayes, 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

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