Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january 2025
The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 259.5cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
20%
12%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
14%
11%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
20%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
30%
19%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january.
The climate of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is wet (with 13.7in of rainfall over 10 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 13.8in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite fresh there january, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the month of january with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of the month.
Day length in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january is 15:03. Sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 21:20.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
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 Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9.1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 259.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:03 | ||||
| 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 Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january 2024:
29°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
36°F to 47°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 40°F
43°F to 52°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park:
| Franz Josef / Waiau in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in january | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Haast in january | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in january | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in january | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in january | good weather |
| Saint Bathans in january | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in january | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in january | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in january:
Weather data for Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 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 Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.