Broken Hill weather in January (New South Wales, Australia)

Curious about the climate in Broken Hill this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Broken Hill includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. January is known for being in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 35°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 20°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Broken Hill in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

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

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

 

Broken Hill, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Australia in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Camping

10/10

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