Sandy Bay weather in January (Tasmania, Australia)

Curious about the January weather in Sandy Bay? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Sandy Bay the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Sandy Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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).

Where to go in Australia in January

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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 Sandy Bay in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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