The Kimberley weather in January
Considering a trip to the Kimberley this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Kimberley in January?
The Kimberley is a region in Australia. January in the Kimberley generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C in Broome to 37°C in Halls Creek. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Halls Creek and 27°C in Broome. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Halls Creek with an average of 133 mm to heavy rainfall in Derby with 215 mm. The city Broome usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in the Kimberley for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Kimberley climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Kimberley?
Broome
In January Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kununurra
In January Kununurra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Derby
In January Derby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wyndham
In January Wyndham generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Halls Creek
In January Halls Creek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Kimberley, in Australia.
Is January the best time to visit the Kimberley?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Broome, January might be a good time to visit the Kimberley.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Broome. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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