Launceston weather in January (Tasmania)

How is January weather typically in Launceston? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Launceston during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Launceston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 287 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Launceston climate page with graphs.

 

Launceston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 47%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 287 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tasmania in January

Find out more about the weather in Tasmania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Launceston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Launceston.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tasmania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tasmania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.