January Weather in Te Anau

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Te Anau, New Zealand, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 13°C (55°F). Highs can soar to 22°C (72°F), while lows may dip to 3°C (38°F). Typically, the humidity level in Te Anau throughout January hovers around 86%.

3°C (38°F)

Minimum temperature

13°C (55°F)

Average temperature

22°C (72°F)

Maximum temperature

86%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Te Anau averages 131 mm (5.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 15 hours 11 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 9 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 23% probability of sunny days during this period.

131 mm (5.2 inches)

Precipitation

14 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 9 minutes

Sunshine hours

23%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Te Anau reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 8 11 13 13 12 10 7 4 2
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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