Christmas Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Christmas Island, Australia in January.

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Flying Fish Cove

Planning a trip to Christmas Island, Australia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Christmas Island in January

Christmas Island, Australia is a region in Australia. January in Christmas Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Flying Fish Cove.

For a closer look at conditions across Christmas Island, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 202 mm (8 in) in Flying Fish Cove.

Explore Christmas Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Christmas Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flying Fish Cove)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Christmas Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 Christmas Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Christmas Island, Australia?

Flying Fish Cove

In January Flying Fish Cove generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Christmas Island, 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.

Christmas Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Christmas Island, Australia in January?

Christmas Island, Australia typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Flying Fish Cove average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Christmas Island, Australia in January?

Flying Fish Cove averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Christmas Island, Australia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Flying Fish Cove records an average of 202 mm (8 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Christmas Island, Australia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Christmas Island, Australia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Flying Fish Cove, January may not be the ideal time to visit Christmas Island, Australia.

Generally speaking, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Flying Fish Cove. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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