Western Australia weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Western Australia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Western Australia in January?
Western Australia is a region in Australia. In January, Western Australia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In January, it is summer.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Augusta at 23°C to very warm in Newman at 40°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Newman and 17°C in Augusta. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Western Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Denham with an average of 6.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Derby with 215 mm. Meanwhile, Perth enjoys close to 355 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Australia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Australia?
Perth
In January Perth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fremantle
In January Fremantle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Margaret River
In January Margaret River generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Albany
In January Albany 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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Broome
In January Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Western Australia?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Western Australia. Typically, the climate in Perth is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Perth. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be tolerable.
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