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Weather in Wanaka for January 2027

Your guide to Wanaka weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Wanaka at the beginning of January is 16.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 17.4 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Wanaka in January is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 102.6 mm of precipitation.

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  • Is January a good time to visit Wanaka? check out the best time to travel to Wanaka page.

Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Wanaka Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Wanaka

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Wanaka day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 15° /7° 4.2 mm 5
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 2.1 mm 4
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 1.5 mm 5
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 0.3 mm 6
5 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 1.6 mm 7
6 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /9° 2.9 mm 8
7 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /10° 2.6 mm 8
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 2.2 mm 7
9 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 1 mm 7
10 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 6.2 mm 6
11 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /7° 13.5 mm 5
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /6° 0 mm 8
13 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 17° /6° 0.1 mm 8
14 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /8° 4.3 mm 6
15 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 0.7 mm 5
16 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 2.1 mm 6
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 1 mm 5
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 1.5 mm 7
19 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 20° /10° 13 mm 8
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 1.1 mm 7
21 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 1 mm 7
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /9° 2.1 mm 5
23 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 16° /6° 12.3 mm 5
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.3 mm 5
25 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 0.4 mm 6
26 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 15° /7° 9.1 mm 5
27 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /6° 9.9 mm 6
28 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /7° 2.2 mm 7
29 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /8° 3.1 mm 7
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /8° 0 mm 8
31 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /8° 0.6 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wanaka 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 Wanaka forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wanaka in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wanaka during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wanaka during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 102.6 mm is expected in Wanaka during January, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wanaka during January?
The average wind speed in Wanaka during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Wanaka

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wanakas January weather 💧
Typically, Wanaka has 11 rainy days in January with a total of 102.6 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Wanaka during January

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of January ☀️
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