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Weather in Queenstown for January 2026

Your guide to Queenstown weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Queenstown is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.5 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Queenstown predicts a temperature of 27.6 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Queenstown at the beginning of January is 25.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 27.3 °C by the end of January.

  • Rain 🌧️

  • Queenstown in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 19 rainy days and a total precipitation of 123.6 mm.

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Average dry days
12
Dry days
Average rainy days
19
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
25°/15°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Queenstown Weather January

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Temperatures trend during January in Queenstown

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January weather in Queenstown day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
24° /14° 1.2 mm 8
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
22° /14° 1.8 mm 7
3 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
29° /14° 0.9 mm 8
4 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
31° /15° 11.7 mm 9
5 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
23° /13° 3.8 mm 11
6 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
24° /15° 3.2 mm 11
7 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
24° /13° 3.2 mm 11
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
28° /12° 0.2 mm 11
9 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
28° /12° 0.1 mm 12
10 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
20° /13° 1.5 mm 6
11 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
32° /14° 2.3 mm 12
12 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
30° /15° 3.3 mm 11
13 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
17° /14° 4.7 mm 7
14 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
38° /16° 0 mm 3.1
15 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
19° /14° 5.5 mm 2
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
17° /13° 1.4 mm 1.2
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
35° /14° 0.9 mm 5
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
19° /14° 1.3 mm 7
19 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
25° /10° 0 mm 8
20 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
26° /10° 0 mm 8
21 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
30° /12° 0 mm 8
22 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
35° /14° 0 mm 9
23 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
34° /15° 0 mm 9
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
30° /13° 0.1 mm 7
25 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
19° /13° 0 mm 8
26 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
27° /12° 0 mm 7
27 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
33° /11° 0 mm 9
28 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23° /17° 17.4 mm 8
29 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
32° /16° 5.4 mm 10
30 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
30° /17° 1 mm 10
31 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
27° /15° 2.3 mm 9
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Queenstown in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Queenstown forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Queenstown in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Queenstown during January?

During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 25° and lows near 15°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Queenstown during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 123.6 mm is expected in Queenstown during January, occurring over more than 19 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Queenstown during January?

The average wind speed in Queenstown during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Queenstown

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Queenstowns January weather 💧
Typically, Queenstown has 19 rainy days in January with a total of 123.6 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Queenstown during January

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