Ayers Rock weather in January (Northern Territory, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Ayers Rock during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ayers Rock typically experiences very high temperatures and low rainfall. January is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 38°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Ayers Rock in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ayers Rock, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 38°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 25% *  

* Data from: Yulara, Australia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Camping

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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