Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Lake Tekapo with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Tekapo in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lake Tekapo with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 22°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lake Tekapo will be around 24°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Lake Tekapo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lake Tekapo in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
63 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Lake Tekapo?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Lake Tekapo. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Lake Tekapo in January
With 36°C, Lake Tekapo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Lake Tekapo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Lake Tekapo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Lake Tekapo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Lake Tekapo.
Daily UV Index in January in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lake Tekapo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Lake Tekapo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Lake Tekapo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Lake Tekapo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Lake Tekapo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Lake Tekapo
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Average Weather in Lake Tekapo by Month
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