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Weather in Lake Tekapo for January 2027

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

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Lake Tekapo typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 9 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Lake Tekapo at the beginning of January is 8.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 7.7 °C by the end of January.

Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
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
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
8°
2
Overcast
9°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
6°
4
Cloudy
8°
5
Sunny
8°
6
Sunny
10°
7
Overcast
11°
8
Patchy rain possible
9°
9
Overcast
10°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
11
Patchy rain possible
9°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Cloudy
9°
14
Cloudy
9°
15
Overcast
7°
16
Overcast
8°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
10°
19
Overcast
10°
20
Overcast
12°
21
Overcast
12°
22
Overcast
10°
23
Heavy rain at times
7°
24
Overcast
6°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
7°
27
Light freezing rain
7°
28
Cloudy
7°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
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. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 8.3 mm 0.5 cm
2 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 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° /2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 1.2 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 7.5 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 7.6 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /4° 14.8 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 72 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
15 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 22.9 mm 2.3 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 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
 10° /3° 2.3 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /5° 9.4 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /5° 1.6 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /0° 5.3 mm 1.7 cm
24 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
25 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /1° 11.3 mm 0.6 cm
26 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 7° /4° 13.9 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /0° 2.8 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /2° 11.6 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 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 226.4 mm is expected in Lake Tekapo during January, occurring over more than 13 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 13.655 cm during January, occurring over 9 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 9 snowy days during January, with approximately 13.7 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 13 rainy days in January with a total of 226.4 mm of rainfall.

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