Wānaka weather in January
January in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Wānaka · #601 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 19/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wānaka climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 15 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wānaka in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Wānaka?
- January in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Wānaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (19/100).
- What is the weather like in Wānaka in January?
- In January, Wānaka averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 12.3°C, with about 80.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wānaka in January?
- Wānaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 15 in January.