Ballina weather in January (New South Wales, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Ballina in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ballina typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 22°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Ballina in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ballina.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballina. April, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, May, June, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ballina, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Byron Bay, Australia (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

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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?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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