Hunter Valley Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Hunter Valley, Australia in January.

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Pokolbin Cessnock Rothbury Lovedale

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

What to Expect in the Hunter Valley in January

The Hunter Valley, Australia is a region in Australia. January in the Hunter Valley generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Pokolbin. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in the Hunter Valley, Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across the Hunter Valley, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rothbury with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Mount View with 79 mm (3.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Hunter Valley in January

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

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 Hunter Valley

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

Temperature range in the Hunter Valley (January)

Precipitation variation in the Hunter Valley (January)

Pokolbin

In January Pokolbin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pokolbin →

Cessnock

In January Cessnock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cessnock →

Rothbury

In January Rothbury generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rothbury →

Lovedale

In January Lovedale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lovedale →

Mount View

In January Mount View generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mount View →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Hunter Valley, 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 Hunter Valley in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pokolbin 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Cessnock 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Rothbury 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Lovedale 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Mount View 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Broke 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Hunter Valley weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Hunter Valley, Australia in January?

the Hunter Valley, Australia typically experiences tolerable weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Pokolbin average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Hunter Valley, Australia in January?

Pokolbin averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does the Hunter Valley, Australia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Pokolbin averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Hunter Valley, Australia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Hunter Valley, Australia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Hunter Valley, Australia with often pleasant weather in Pokolbin.

On average, the best time to visit the Hunter Valley, Australia is in March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Pokolbin. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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