Otago weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Otago this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Otago in January?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. January in Otago generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the summer season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Glenorchy at 16°C to pleasant in Ophir at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Ophir and 6°C in Glenorchy.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ophir with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 237 mm. Meanwhile, Queenstown enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Otago for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Otago climate page.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In January Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Wanaka
In January Wanaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Oamaru
In January Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cromwell
In January Cromwell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Alexandra
In January Alexandra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Otago?
In our opinion, January is one of the best times to visit Otago, but the weather is often unpleasant in Queenstown.
On average, the best time to visit Otago is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
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