Weather in January in Tasmania
Planning a getaway to Tasmania this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in January?
Tasmania is a region in Australia. January in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Adventure Bay at 18°C to warm in Latrobe at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Latrobe and 13°C in Adventure Bay. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Tasmania.
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In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Austins Ferry with an average of 46 mm to high rainfall in Strahan with 115 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hobart enjoys close to 251 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Tasmania for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tasmania climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In January Hobart generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coles Bay
In January Coles Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bicheno
In January Bicheno generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Swansea
In January Swansea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ulverstone
In January Ulverstone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°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 Tasmania, in Australia.
Is January the best time to visit Tasmania?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Tasmania with overall perfect weather in Hobart. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tasmania is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Hobart. In contrast, June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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