Flinders Island Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Flinders Island, Australia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Flinders Island in January

Flinders Island, Australia is a region in Australia. January in Flinders Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Whitemark.

For specific regional insights in Flinders Island, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 55 mm (2.2 in) in Whitemark.

Explore Flinders Island by month

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

January22°C (72°F) February22°C (72°F) March21°C (70°F) April19°C (66°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune15°C (59°F) July14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flinders Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Flinders Island

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

Whitemark

In January Whitemark generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Flinders 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.

Flinders Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Flinders Island, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Whitemark sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Average temperatures in Flinders Island, Australia during January range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Whitemark.

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

Not particularly. Whitemark averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Flinders Island, Australia.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Flinders Island, Australia. Typically, the climate in Whitemark is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Flinders Island, Australia is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Whitemark. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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