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Fiordland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fiordland, New Zealand in January.

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Te Anau Manapouri

Planning a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Fiordland in January

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Fiordland generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of January is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Te Anau. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Fiordland, New Zealand.

For specific regional insights in Fiordland, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 190 mm (7.5 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) This monthJune7°C (45°F) July7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fiordland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Fiordland (January)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (January)

Te Anau

In January Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Manapouri

In January Manapouri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Manapouri 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)

Fiordland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in January?

Fiordland, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in January?

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in January is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Fiordland, New Zealand.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, January may not be the ideal time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.

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