Victoria weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Victoria this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Victoria in January?
Victoria is a region in Australia. Victoria has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a summer month.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Cape Bridgewater at 20°C and very warm in Mildura at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Mildura and 15°C in Cape Bridgewater. In Victoria, 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 Mildura with an average of 24 mm to moderate rainfall in Dinner Plain with 92 mm. The city Melbourne usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Victoria for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Victoria climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Victoria?
Average weather in Melbourne
In January Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Daylesford
In January Daylesford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°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 Bendigo
In January Bendigo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Warrnambool
In January Warrnambool generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ballarat
In January Ballarat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°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 Victoria, in Australia.
Is January the best time to visit Victoria?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Victoria. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Victoria is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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