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Weather in January in New South Wales

Considering a trip to New South Wales 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 New South Wales in January?

New South Wales is a region in Australia. New South Wales offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Eden at 23°C and very hot in Bourke at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Bourke and 17°C in Eden. In New South Wales, January typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

To explore the conditions in New South Wales in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 22 mm to heavy rainfall in Bellingen with 179 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Sydney enjoys approximately 233 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our New South Wales climate page.

Where to go in New South Wales in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New South Wales on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our New South Wales's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in New South Wales?

Sydney

In January Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sydney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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22°C 
15°C 
2,644 hours 
897 mm 
131 days 
poor 
26°C 
20°C 
233 hours 
81 mm 
12 days 
26°C 
20°C 
207 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Sydney

Byron Bay

In January Byron Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Byron Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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24°C 
18°C 
2,715 hours 
1332 mm 
133 days 
28°C 
22°C 
230 hours 
148 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
22°C 
210 hours 
172 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Byron Bay

Jindabyne

In January Jindabyne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jindabyne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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17°C 
5°C 
899 mm 
158 days 
poor 
25°C 
11°C 
88 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
11°C 
102 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Jindabyne

The Entrance

In January The Entrance generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

The Entrance
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<<   Annual Annual
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22°C 
16°C 
1004 mm 
132 days 
26°C 
20°C 
86 mm 
12 days 
26°C 
20°C 
120 mm 
12 days 
Climate in The Entrance

Merimbula

In January Merimbula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Merimbula
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<<   Annual Annual
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20°C 
12°C 
856 mm 
141 days 
poor 
24°C 
17°C 
74 mm 
13 days 
24°C 
17°C 
106 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Merimbula

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New South Wales, in Australia.

Is January the best time to visit New South Wales?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to New South Wales. Typically, the climate in Sydney is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit New South Wales is in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sydney.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in New South Wales.

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