Newcastle weather in January (New South Wales, Australia)

How does the weather in Newcastle usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Newcastle is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 21°C. As the warmest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of light and breathable clothing. Stay cool and hydrated to fully enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Newcastle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

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

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

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Data from: Maitland, Australia (30 KM, 18 Miles).

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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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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