Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Australia in January
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January98mm average rain
January is one of Australia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.6 hours average sun
January is one of Australia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January14°C average sea
January is one of Australia's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January67 weather score
January scores above Australia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.