Lake Tekapo
January
Weather in Lake Tekapo for January 2026
Your guide to Lake Tekapo weather in January - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Lake Tekapo during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Lake Tekapo at the beginning of January is 6.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Lake Tekapo in January is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 144.1 mm of precipitation.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
Rain 🌧️
16
Dry days
14
Rainy days
1
Snow days
8°/2°
Temperatures
11 km/h
Avg max wind
83 %
Avg humidity
Lake Tekapo Weather January
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  8° | 2 8° | 3  3° | 4  6° | |||
| 5  5° | 6 8° | 7 10° | 8  5° | 9 7° | 10  7° | 11 5° |
| 12 7° | 13 9° | 14 8° | 15 8° | 16 10° | 17 10° | 18 10° |
| 19 8° | 20 11° | 21 11° | 22 11° | 23  7° | 24 7° | 25 6° |
| 26 7° | 27  5° | 28 6° | 29 10° | 30 11° | 31 11° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Lake Tekapo
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 9.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /0° | 37.1 mm | 11 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Cloudy | 6° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /1° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /1° | 8.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /3° | 9.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Cloudy | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /3° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /1° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /1° | 19.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /3° | 22.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 5° /-2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Cloudy | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /1° | 23.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /2° | 0.1 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.
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 144.1 mm is expected in Lake Tekapo during January, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Lake Tekapo in January 2026?
Lake Tekapo typically sees 11 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tekapo during January?
The average wind speed in Lake Tekapo during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Lake Tekapo snow forecast January 2026
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