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Weather in January in Australian Capital Territory

Are you planning a trip a to Australian Capital Territory in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Australian Capital Territory in January?

Australian Capital Territory is a region in Australia. In January, Australian Capital Territory experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Royal National Park at 26°C and very hot in Yulara at 39°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Yulara and 20°C in Royal National Park. In Australian Capital Territory, January typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Carnarvon with an average of 7.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Hayman Island with 199 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 301 hours of sunshine in Canberra. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Australian Capital Territory for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Australian Capital Territory climate page.

Where to go in Australian Capital Territory in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Australian Capital Territory on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Australian Capital Territory?

Canberra

In January Canberra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Canberra
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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26°C 
11°C 
295 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
13°C 
301 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
13°C 
258 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Canberra

Hall

In January Hall generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hall
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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26°C 
11°C 
295 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
14°C 
301 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
14°C 
258 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Hall

Port Hughes

In January Port Hughes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Port Hughes
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26°C 
16°C 
25 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
18°C 
20 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
18°C 
21 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Port Hughes

Carnarvon

In January Carnarvon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Carnarvon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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30°C 
22°C 
11 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
24°C 
7.6 mm 
3 days 
33°C 
25°C 
22 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Carnarvon

Hayman Island

In January Hayman Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hayman Island
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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28°C 
26°C 
277 hours 
103 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
199 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
244 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Hayman Island

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Is January the best time to visit Australian Capital Territory?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Australian Capital Territory. Typically, the climate in Canberra is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Canberra. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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