Te Anau weather in January (Southland, New Zealand)
Can you expect sunny skies in Te Anau in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Te Anau includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.
Precipitation
Te Anau in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Te Anau. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Te Anau climate page with graphs.
Te Anau, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
8°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
43%
Precipitation
190 mm
Rainy days
13 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Te Anau, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Te Anau.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
