Te Anau Weather in January
What's the weather like in Te Anau (Southland) in January 2024?
The climate in Te Anau during January can be summarized as mild and wet.
January is in the summer in Te Anau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.5°C 47.2°F |
| Average temperature | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 169 mm 6.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.3°C 57.8°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Te Anau
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Te Anau in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Te Anau weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |
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