Hawthorn weather in January (Victoria, Australia)

Looking to travel to Hawthorn in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Hawthorn, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°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.

Hawthorn in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 276 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, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hawthorn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 44% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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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 Hawthorn in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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