New South Wales weather in January
Are you planning a trip to New South Wales in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Eden at 23°C and very warm 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.
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. The city Sydney usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in New South Wales, see the map below. For a more detailed look at New South Wales's yearly weather, check out our New South Wales climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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