Phillip Island Weather in January

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

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Cowes Rhyll

Considering a trip to Phillip Island, Australia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Phillip Island in January

Phillip Island, Australia is a region in Australia. January in Phillip Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Cowes.

To explore the conditions in Phillip Island, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 52 mm (2 in) in Cowes.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Cowes sees around 276 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Phillip Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Phillip Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Phillip Island (January)

Cowes

In January Cowes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate 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)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
276 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cowes →

Rhyll

In January Rhyll generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate 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)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rhyll →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phillip 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 Phillip Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cowes 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Rhyll 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Phillip Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Phillip Island, Australia brings perfect weather. In Cowes, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Cowes averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Phillip Island, Australia. Cowes averages only about 52 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Phillip Island, Australia. Typically, the climate in Cowes is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Cowes. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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