Lower Shotover weather in January (New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lower Shotover in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lower Shotover includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Lower Shotover in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 230 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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