Lord Howe weather in January (Lord Howe Island, Australia)

How does the January weather in Lord Howe compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Lord Howe experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Lord Howe in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Lord Howe. January, April, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lord Howe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia 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 Lord Howe, 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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