Weather in January 2025

Lake Tekapo weather in January 2025

The temperatures in Lake Tekapo in January are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 13°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Lake Tekapo. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

You can expect a few days of snow in Lake Tekapo during January. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Lake Tekapo.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tekapo in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Lake Tekapo in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Tekapo before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
13° / 5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
4
Dry Days
Dry Days
18
Rainfall
Rainfall
324
mm
6.6
Sun Hours
6.6
Hrs

Lake Tekapo annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 13° / 5° 9 18 4 324 mm
Awful
February 14° / 5° 6 19 3 266 mm
Ok
March 13° / 4° 8 18 5 227 mm
Awful
April 10° / 1° 10 11 10 318 mm
Awful
May 7° / -1° 11 5 17 412 mm
Awful
June 4° / -4° 8 4 19 348 mm
Awful
July 3° / -5° 9 4 20 418 mm
Awful
August 3° / -5° 9 3 22 401 mm
Awful
September 4° / -5° 10 3 20 393 mm
Awful
October 6° / -3° 11 2 21 377 mm
Awful
November 9° / 1° 11 7 12 329 mm
Awful
December 12° / 4° 10 15 6 374 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Lake Tekapo in January
Rain in Lake Tekapo in January

Weather in Lake Tekapo in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lake Tekapo in January?
The average temperature in Lake Tekapo in January is 5/13° C.
What is the chance of rain in Lake Tekapo in January?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Lake Tekapo during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Lake Tekapo?
The weather in Lake Tekapo in January is awful.
Can it snow in Lake Tekapo in January?
On average, there are 4 snowy days in Lake Tekapo in January.
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