Lord Howe Island Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Lord Howe 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 Lord Howe Island in January

Lord Howe Island, Australia is a region in Australia. January in Lord Howe Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Lord Howe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lord Howe Island, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Lord Howe.

Explore Lord Howe Island by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April23°C (73°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September20°C (68°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lord Howe Island in January

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

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

Lord Howe

In January Lord Howe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
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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.

Lord Howe Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lord Howe Island, Australia in January?

January in Lord Howe Island, Australia brings perfect weather. In Lord Howe, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Lord Howe Island, Australia in January?

Average temperatures in Lord Howe Island, Australia during January range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Lord Howe.

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

Not particularly. Lord Howe averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Lord Howe Island, Australia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lord Howe Island, Australia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Lord Howe Island, Australia is in January, April, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Lord Howe. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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