Sandy Bay weather in January (Tasmania, Australia)

Will it be warm or cold in Sandy Bay this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Sandy Bay experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Sandy Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 251 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sandy Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Sandy Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 51% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 251 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Hobart, Tasmania (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sandy Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sandy Bay.

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