Weather in Wanaka in january 2025

The weather in Wanaka in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather

Weather at 6am
43°F

Moderate rain at times

20%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Fog

16%

Weather at 12pm
54°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Moderate rain at times

32%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 3am
50°F

Fog

26%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Moderate rain at times

18%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wanaka in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wanaka in january.


The climate of Wanaka in january is very bad

In january in Wanaka, the climate is wet (with 6.5in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.6in of rainfall over 9 days.

The climate quite pleasant in that locality the month of january. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Wanaka is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Wanaka in the month of january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of the month.

On this month of january, day length in Wanaka is generally 15:11. The sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 21:28.

With a good weather, the month of january is recommended to go in that area in New Zealand.



January: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in january, there are destinations with better weather than Wanaka:

In january, Cape Reinga, Māhia, Napier, Omamari, Porangahau and Ruatoria have perfect weather.

Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.

Finally, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Franz Josef / Waiau, Haast, Hokitika and Lake Tekapo have a tolerable climate, but better than Wanaka.

more information about New Zealand's weather in january


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wanaka in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 50°F
Highest temperature 58°F
Lowest temperature 41°F
Highest record temperature 79°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 18°F
(2011)
Number of days at +65°F 6 day(s)
(19%)
Number of days at -32°F 6 day(s)
(19%)
Wind
Wind speed 16km/h
Wind temperature 38°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6.5in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(26%)
Record daily rainfall 3.1in
(2021)
Other climate data
Humidity 91%
Visibility 8.4km
Cloud cover 42%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:17
Time of sunset 21:28
Length of day 15:11
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wanaka in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 54°F
02-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 56°F
03-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 56°F
04-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 58°F
05-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 54°F
06-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 67°F
07-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 63°F
08-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F
09-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 58°F
10-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 59°F
11-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 58°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 65°F
13-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 59°F
14-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 58°F
15-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 50°F
16-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 56°F
17-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 67°F
18-01-2024
Light drizzle
49°F to 59°F
19-01-2024
Light rain
59°F to 65°F
20-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 65°F
21-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 67°F
22-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
23-01-2024
Light rain shower
32°F to 59°F
24-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
27°F to 45°F
25-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 52°F
26-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 50°F
27-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 56°F
28-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 50°F
29-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 63°F
31-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 63°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in january

Cities near Wanaka:

Roys Peak in januaryvery bad weather
Rob Roy Glacier in januaryvery bad weather
Queenstown in januarytolerable weather
Saint Bathans in januaryvery bad weather
Lake Ohau in januaryvery bad weather
Haast in januarytolerable weather
Milford Sound in januarytolerable weather
Te Anau in januarytolerable weather
Lake Tekapo in januarytolerable weather
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in januarytolerable weather
McKenzie Beach in januarytolerable weather
Moeraki Boulders in januarygood weather
New Zealand in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

Legend: Wanaka perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Wanaka in january:

Weather data for Wanaka for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wanaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wanaka 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 Wanaka.


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