Kangaroo Island Weather in January

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

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Kingscote Penneshaw American River Emu Bay

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

What to Expect in Kangaroo Island in January

Kangaroo Island, Australia is a region in Australia. January in Kangaroo Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Penneshaw at 21°C (70°F) and warm in Parndana at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Parndana and 17°C (63°F) in Penneshaw.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 18 mm (0.7 in) in Kingscote. Going by our weather data, this month in Kingscote usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Kangaroo Island by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Kangaroo Island →

Best Places to Visit in Kangaroo Island in January

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

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 Kangaroo Island

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

Temperature range in Kangaroo Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Kangaroo Island (January)

Kingscote

In January Kingscote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kingscote →

Penneshaw

In January Penneshaw generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Penneshaw →

American River

In January American River generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in American River →

Emu Bay

In January Emu Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Emu Bay →

Stokes Bay

In January Stokes Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Stokes Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kangaroo 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kangaroo Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kingscote 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Penneshaw 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
American River 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Emu Bay 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Stokes Bay 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Parndana 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Kangaroo Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Kangaroo Island, Australia typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kingscote average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kingscote peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in January, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Kingscote averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Kangaroo Island, Australia.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Kangaroo Island, Australia with overall perfect weather in Kingscote.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kingscote. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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