Weather in Australia for January 2026
In general, the average temperature in Australia at the beginning of January is 26 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 26.7 °C by the end of January.
Australia in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 84.3 mm.
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Australia Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  29° | 2  28° | 3 23° | 4  23° | |||
| 5  27° | 6  26° | 7  26° | 8 27° | 9 29° | 10 28° | 11 32° |
| 12 29° | 13 30° | 14 28° | 15  26° | 16 26° | 17 25° | 18 23° |
| 19 24° | 20 27° | 21 28° | 22 25° | 23 28° | 24 30° | 25 31° |
| 26 26° | 27 30° | 28 28° | 29 23° | 30 24° | 31 25° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Australia
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /16° | 1.4 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /15° | 11 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /14° | 3.8 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /15° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 27° /15° | 2.2 mm | 9 | |
| 6 Jan. | Overcast | 26° /14° | 6.8 mm | 8 | |
| 7 Jan. | Cloudy | 26° /15° | 8.4 mm | 8 | |
| 8 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /14° | 6.2 mm | 9 | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 29° /16° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /16° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 11 Jan. | Sunny | 32° /17° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 12 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 29° /16° | 2.8 mm | 10 | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /16° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
| 14 Jan. | Cloudy | 28° /16° | 1.2 mm | 9 | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 26° /15° | 3.2 mm | 8 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /14° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
| 17 Jan. | Cloudy | 25° /15° | 2.3 mm | 8 | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 23° /13° | 2.6 mm | 8 | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 24° /13° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 27° /13° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 21 Jan. | Sunny | 28° /15° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /15° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 23 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 28° /15° | 0.8 mm | 9 | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 30° /17° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
| 25 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 31° /17° | 0.2 mm | 10 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /16° | 2.9 mm | 9 | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /14° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /16° | 10 mm | 9 | |
| 29 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /15° | 14.5 mm | 8 | |
| 30 Jan. | Overcast | 24° /15° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /14° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
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Guide for Australia in January
In January, Australia experiences a range of weather conditions due to its vast size and diverse landscapes. In the beginning of the month, the southern regions, including cities like Melbourne and Sydney, typically enjoy warm and sunny weather with average temperatures ranging from 20° to 30°.
However, the northern parts of the country, such as Darwin and Cairns, tend to be hot and humid with temperatures often exceeding 30°.
Towards the end of January, the southern regions may experience occasional heatwaves, pushing temperatures above 35°. Meanwhile, the northern areas continue to be hot and humid, with temperatures remaining consistently high, often reaching 35° or more.
Additionally, tropical cyclones can occur in the northern parts of the country during this time, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
It's important to note that Australia's weather can be unpredictable, and conditions may vary from year to year. It's always advisable for travelers to check the latest weather forecasts and warnings before visiting, especially during the summer months.
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