Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand in January
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 126mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
126mm
Sun
7.1h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 126mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nelson Lakes 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 Nelson Lakes National Park's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January126mm average rain
January sits near Nelson Lakes National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.1 hours average sun
January is one of Nelson Lakes National Park's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January42 weather score
January scores above Nelson Lakes 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.