Nelson Lakes in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson Lakes in january 2025
The weather in Nelson Lakes in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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
59°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
24%
18%
17%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
22%
21%
14%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
22%
19%
15%
Weather at 3am
59°F
27%
23%
22%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson Lakes in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson Lakes in january.
The climate of Nelson Lakes in january is tolerable
In january in Nelson Lakes, the climate is wet (with 10.6in of precipitation over 10 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 12.3in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this city the month of january, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 67°F. The seasonal minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Nelson Lakes is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nelson Lakes in the month of january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 21 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 68% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Nelson Lakes is generally 14:53. Sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 21:05.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Nelson Lakes: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Nelson Lakes. more information
January: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Nelson Lakes:
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 Nelson Lakes in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.1in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:53 | ||||
| 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 Nelson Lakes in january 2024:
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
58°F to 68°F
63°F to 68°F
58°F to 65°F
49°F to 63°F
54°F to 68°F
61°F to 65°F
65°F to 67°F
65°F to 68°F
59°F to 72°F
65°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 68°F
58°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in january
Cities near Nelson Lakes:
| Westport in january | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in january | good weather |
| Nelson in january | good weather |
| Blenheim in january | good weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in january | good weather |
| Greymouth in january | good weather |
| Takaka in january | good weather |
| Picton in january | good weather |
| Hokitika in january | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in january | good weather |
| Christchurch in january | good weather |
| Wellington in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Nelson Lakes in january:
Weather data for Nelson Lakes for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson Lakes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson Lakes 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 Nelson Lakes.