Queenstown weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Queenstown during January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Queenstown generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Queenstown in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Queenstown. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Queenstown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Queenstown, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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