January weather forecast
Queenstown, New Zealand

Weather in January

January in Queenstown, New Zealand, is a comfortable summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.6°C (61.9°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in December - a comfortable 16.6°C (61.9°F). The average low-temperature, in Queenstown, is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Queenstown.

Rainfall

In Queenstown, in January, during 18.2 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Queenstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.7 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months without snowfall in Queenstown.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 15h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Queenstown, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 9:17 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Queenstown, the average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 4 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in January in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, New Zealand, in January, the average high-temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

What are the least humid months in Queenstown?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Queenstown, New Zealand.

What is the average humidity in January in Queenstown?

The average relative humidity in January in Queenstown is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, New Zealand, in January, during 18.2 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Queenstown?

January, February and December are months without snowfall in Queenstown, New Zealand.

What is the average length of the day in January in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, the average day length in January is 15h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Queenstown?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 9:17 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Queenstown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Queenstown?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Queenstown?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average temperature in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).

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Average pressure in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average pressure in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in January: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average wind speed in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in January: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average humidity in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average rainfall in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average snowfall in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 15h and 10min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 33min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 50min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average UV index in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in January
Queenstown, New Zealand

Average visibility in January - Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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