Canberra weather in January (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

Is Canberra a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Canberra during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Canberra in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 301 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Canberra, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 53%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 301 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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