Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in January
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
240mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is one of Fiordland National Park's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January240mm average rain
January is one of Fiordland National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.3 hours average sun
January is one of Fiordland National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January16°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January27 weather score
January scores above Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.