Derby weather in January (Tasmania, Australia)

Curious about the January weather in Derby? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Derby, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Derby in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 286 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Derby. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Derby, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Launceston, Australia (64 KM, 39 Miles).

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 Derby in January?

For visitors traveling to Derby, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derby.

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