Lower Shotover weather in January (New Zealand)

Curious about the January weather in Lower Shotover? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Lower Shotover generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Lower Shotover in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 Lower Shotover climate page with graphs.

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 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.

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 Lower Shotover in January?

For visitors traveling to Lower Shotover, 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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