Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Broome, Australia in January
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 187mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
187mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 187mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Broome, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January33°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January187mm average rain
January is one of Broome's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January is one of Broome's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January30°C average sea
January is one of Broome's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January59 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.