Southland weather in January
Considering a trip to Southland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Southland in January?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. January in Southland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of January is in the summer season.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Te Anau at 17°C and pleasant in Gore at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Gore and 8°C in Te Anau. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Southland.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gore with an average of 126 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 190 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In January Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In January Invercargill generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In January Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In January Gore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Garston
In January Garston 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is January the best time to visit Southland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, January may not be the ideal time to visit Southland.
On average, the best time to visit Southland is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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