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New ZealandThe weather in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook
It's pleasantly warm in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Aoraki/Mount Cook. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2020, Aoraki/Mount Cook reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 193 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,2 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for Aoraki/Mount Cook
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Aoraki/Mount Cook. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Aoraki/Mount Cook | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 19°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 193 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,2 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Aoraki/Mount Cook with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Aoraki/Mount Cook is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Temperature in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Total precipitation in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook
Snowfall in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook per year
Daily UV index in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Aoraki/Mount Cook, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Aoraki/Mount Cook by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aoraki/Mount Cook. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.