Weather in January in The Blue Mountains
Considering a trip to the Blue Mountains this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Blue Mountains in January?
The Blue Mountains is a region in Australia. January in the Blue Mountains generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Katoomba. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in the Blue Mountains. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Springwood with an average of 115 mm to high rainfall in Katoomba with 129 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in the Blue Mountains, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Blue Mountains's yearly weather, check out our the Blue Mountains climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Blue Mountains?
Katoomba
In January Katoomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Leura
In January Leura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Blackheath
In January Blackheath generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wentworth Falls
In January Wentworth Falls generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mount Victoria
In January Mount Victoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Blue Mountains, in Australia.
Is January the best time to visit the Blue Mountains?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Blue Mountains with overall pleasant weather in Katoomba. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Blue Mountains is in April and October with generally perfect weather in Katoomba. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July and August tend to be tolerable.
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