Australia weather in January
Planning a getaway to Australia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Australia in January?
Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During January, summer is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Adventure Bay at 18°C to very warm in Newman at 40°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Newman and 13°C in Adventure Bay. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Denham with an average of 6.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 443 mm. The city Melbourne usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Australia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Australia climate page.
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Average weather in Melbourne
In January Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C 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 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gold Coast
In January Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In January Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high 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 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Australia?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Australia. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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