Lake Tekapo weather in January (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Lake Tekapo in January? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Lake Tekapo usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Lake Tekapo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

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

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

 

Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Tekapo, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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