Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Blue Mountains, Australia in January.

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Katoomba Leura Blackheath Wentworth Falls

Are you planning a trip a to the Blue Mountains, Australia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Blue Mountains in January

The Blue Mountains, Australia 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 (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Katoomba. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in the Blue Mountains, Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in the Blue Mountains, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Springwood with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Katoomba with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Explore the Blue Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Blue Mountains — and find the best time to visit. (based on Katoomba)

January27°C (81°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May17°C (63°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September19°C (66°F) October21°C (70°F) November23°C (73°F) December25°C (77°F)
Best Time to Visit the Blue Mountains →

Best Places to Visit in the Blue Mountains in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Blue Mountains.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Blue Mountains

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Blue Mountains, Australia?

Temperature range in the Blue Mountains (January)

Precipitation variation in the Blue Mountains (January)

Katoomba

In January Katoomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Katoomba →

Leura

In January Leura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Leura →

Blackheath

In January Blackheath generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Blackheath →

Wentworth Falls

In January Wentworth Falls generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Wentworth Falls →

Mount Victoria

In January Mount Victoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mount Victoria →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Blue Mountains, in Australia.

In our records: Australia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Australia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Australia reached 46°C (115°F) in Ballarat on January 29, 2009.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Blue Mountains in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Katoomba 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Leura 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Blackheath 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Wentworth Falls 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Mount Victoria 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Springwood 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

The Blue Mountains weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Blue Mountains, Australia in January?

Expect pleasant weather across the Blue Mountains, Australia in January. The popular destination of Katoomba averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the Blue Mountains, Australia in January?

In Katoomba, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does the Blue Mountains, Australia get a lot of rain in January?

the Blue Mountains, Australia sees substantial rainfall in January. Katoomba typically averages about 129 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Blue Mountains, Australia?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Blue Mountains, Australia 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, Australia 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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