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Queenstown in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Queenstown in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Queenstown in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Queenstown in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and about 2 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 19 rainy days and 133 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Queenstown

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
133 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Queenstown in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.

Is Queenstown warm or cold in January?

Queenstown is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is one of the warmest months in Queenstown, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Queenstown in January

Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+66°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+32°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
137 mm133 mm97 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
75%74%75%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
81111
Rainy days
211915
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +66°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 137 mm to 133 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.

Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Queenstown in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Queenstown, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Queenstown?

This is the weather in Queenstown in January 2023:
1 January
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+76°F
2 January
☁️
+78°F
3 January
☁️
+76°F
4 January
☁️
+71°F
5 January
☁️
+70°F
6 January
🌧️
+76°F
7 January
☀️
+71°F
8 January
☀️
+83°F
9 January
☁️
+84°F
10 January
🌧️
+80°F
11 January
☁️
+64°F
12 January
☁️
+72°F
13 January
☁️
+78°F
14 January
☁️
+77°F
15 January
☁️
+80°F
16 January
☁️
+76°F
17 January
☁️
+73°F
18 January
☁️
+78°F
19 January
☀️
+79°F
20 January
☁️
+65°F
21 January
☁️
+69°F
22 January
☁️
+67°F
23 January
☁️
+67°F
24 January
☁️
+72°F
25 January
☁️
+74°F
26 January
🌧️
+77°F
27 January
☁️
+70°F
28 January
☀️
+77°F
29 January
☀️
+84°F
30 January
☁️
+82°F
31 January
☁️
+78°F
In January 2023 Queenstown had 5 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Queenstown in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2020 (+58°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in January:

Is January a good time to visit Queenstown?

January is a really good time to go to Queenstown. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Queenstown.

Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in January?

January has mild temperatures in Queenstown. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Queenstown rainy in January?

Queenstown is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Queenstown in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Queenstown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.