Australia weather in January
What is the weather like in Australia in January?
The weather conditions in Australia in January vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During January in Australia, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Port Arthur with 18°C (65°F) to very high in Coober Pedy with 38°C (100°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Coober Pedy and 14°C (56°F) in Port Arthur. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in January varies from low in Geraldton with an average of 9.8mm (0.4 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Innisfail with 560mm (22 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Australia.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Average weather in Melbourne
In January Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sydney
In January Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gold Coast
In January Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In January Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Perth
In January Perth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Is January the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Australia with commonly perfect weather in Melbourne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have poor weather conditions.
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