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Weather in Lake Tekapo for January 2027

Your guide to Lake Tekapo weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Lake Tekapo usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Lake Tekapo Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
8°
2
Light rain
9°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
6°
4
Cloudy
8°
5
Sunny
8°
6
Sunny
10°
7
Patchy rain possible
11°
8
Light rain
9°
9
Light rain
10°
10
Moderate rain
9°
11
Heavy rain
9°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Cloudy
9°
14
Cloudy
9°
15
Light snow
7°
16
Light snow
8°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
10°
20
Overcast
12°
21
Light rain
12°
22
Patchy rain possible
10°
23
Heavy rain at times
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
6°
25
Moderate rain
6°
26
Moderate rain
7°
27
Light freezing rain
7°
28
Cloudy
7°
29
Moderate rain
8°
30
Overcast
9°
31
Patchy rain possible
10°

Temperatures trend during January in Lake Tekapo

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January weather in Lake Tekapo day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 8.3 mm 0.5 cm
2 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 6.2 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 6° /3° 19.1 mm 5.5 cm
4 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 1.2 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /4° 7.5 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 7.6 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /5° 14.8 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /4° 72 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
15 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 7° /3° 22.9 mm 2.3 cm
16 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 8° /2° 3.5 mm 1.6 cm
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 1 mm 0.4 cm
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 1.4 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /6° 9.4 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 1.6 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /1° 5.3 mm 1.7 cm
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /1° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
25 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 6° /1° 11.3 mm 0.6 cm
26 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /4° 13.9 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /1° 2.8 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /2° 11.6 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lake Tekapo 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 Lake Tekapo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lake Tekapo in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lake Tekapo during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Lake Tekapo during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 225.2 mm is expected in Lake Tekapo during January, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Lake Tekapo in January 2027?
Lake Tekapo experiences an average snowfall of 11.3 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tekapo during January?
The average wind speed in Lake Tekapo during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Lake Tekapo snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Lake Tekapo’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Lake Tekapo sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.3 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Lake Tekapo

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Lake Tekapos January weather 💧
Typically, Lake Tekapo has 11 rainy days in January with a total of 225.2 mm of rainfall.
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