Thredbo weather in January (New South Wales, Australia)

Planning a trip to Thredbo in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Thredbo, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Thredbo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Thredbo. January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thredbo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Australia in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Thredbo in January?

For visitors traveling to Thredbo, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Thredbo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Australia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.