Queenstown in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Queenstown in january 2025
The weather in Queenstown in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
24% of time
20%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
28%
26%
9%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
32%
25%
8%
Weather at 3am
45°F
29%
19%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Queenstown in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Queenstown in january.
The climate of Queenstown in january is tolerable
In january in Queenstown, the climate is wet (with 6.1in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.6in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is relatively cool around this city this month, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 67°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Queenstown is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Queenstown in january with a maximum record of 86°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2014. You can hope to have about 18 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 58% of time.
In january in Queenstown, the days on average last 15:13. The sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 21:31.
With a good weather, january is advisable to go in that area.
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Queenstown:
In january, Cape Reinga, Māhia, Napier, Omamari, Porangahau and Ruatoria have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Queenstown in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.3in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Queenstown in january 2024:
40°F to 68°F
43°F to 68°F
47°F to 72°F
49°F to 63°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 72°F
45°F to 77°F
50°F to 76°F
52°F to 72°F
49°F to 68°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 76°F
45°F to 72°F
54°F to 67°F
41°F to 61°F
40°F to 68°F
47°F to 74°F
50°F to 61°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
47°F to 72°F
52°F to 68°F
43°F to 52°F
31°F to 56°F
38°F to 65°F
41°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 72°F
52°F to 76°F
50°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Queenstown:
| Roys Peak in january | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in january | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in january | very bad weather |
| Milford Sound in january | tolerable weather |
| Te Anau in january | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in january | very bad weather |
| Gore in january | good weather |
| Lake Ohau in january | very bad weather |
| Haast in january | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in january | good weather |
| Balclutha in january | good weather |
| The Catlins in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Queenstown in january:
Weather data for Queenstown for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Queenstown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Queenstown can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Queenstown.