Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in January
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
95mm
Sun
0h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Heard Island and McDonald Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January7°C average high
January is one of Heard Island and McDonald Islands' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January95mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Heard Island and McDonald Islands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January is close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January3°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January30 weather score
January scores above Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.