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Lake Kaniere weather in January (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Lake Kaniere in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Lake Kaniere generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Lake Kaniere in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 339 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Kaniere, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 339 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lake Kaniere in January?

For visitors traveling to Lake Kaniere, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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