South Australia weather in January
Planning a journey to South Australia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Australia in January?
South Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in South Australia in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, summer is in full swing.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Robe at 21°C to very warm in Coober Pedy at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Coober Pedy and 15°C in Robe. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in South Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 15 mm to moderate rainfall in Mount Gambier with 40 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 326 hours of sunshine in Adelaide. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in South Australia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in South Australia?
Adelaide
In January Adelaide generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Victor Harbor
In January Victor Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kingscote
In January Kingscote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Clare
In January Clare generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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McLaren Vale
In January McLaren Vale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit South Australia?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit South Australia with overall perfect weather in Adelaide.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Adelaide. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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