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Things to Do in South Island in January
Real historical weather for South Island in January: average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C, with around 182mm of rain (averaged over the last 3 years).
14°C
Average high
6°C
Average low
182mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in South Island in January
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Mainland Peninsula Tour
★ 4.9(75 reviews)· 6h 30m
From €163
Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours
★ 4.9(130 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €130
Auckland: Waiheke Island Scenic Tour 4 Vineyards, Local Guides
★ 4.9(363 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €99
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
★ 4.8(376 reviews)· 13 hrs
From €130
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
★ 4.7(1,466 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €187
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
★ 4.6(300 reviews)· 9h 30m
From €140
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
★ 4.6(378 reviews)· 1h 45m
From €93
Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: International Visitor Entry
★ 4.6(72 reviews)· 2 days
From €18
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
★ 4.4(542 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €38
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
· 11 hrs
From €151
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Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 3 years), expect highs around 14°C and lows around 6°C, with roughly 182mm of rain.