Weather in Australia for January 2025
The forecast for the next days in Australia predicts temperatures to be around 25 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Australia at the beginning of January is 23.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 26.4 °C by the end of January.
Australia experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 85.7 mm.
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Australia in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  25° | 2 24° | 3  25° | 4  24° | 5 22° | ||
| 6 23° | 7 23° | 8 24° | 9 24° | 10 26° | 11 25° | 12  25° |
| 13 26° | 14 26° | 15 26° | 16 24° | 17 26° | 18 26° | 19  22° |
| 20 22° | 21 25° | 22 24° | 23 24° | 24 27° | 25 27° | 26 31° |
| 27 25° | 28 26° | 29  26° | 30 25° | 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. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /20° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /18° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 4 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 24° /19° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /19° | 7.6 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /18° | 5 mm | 8 | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /19° | 1 mm | 8 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /19° | 4.5 mm | 8 | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /19° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 26° /18° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Jan. | Cloudy | 25° /20° | 1.4 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Jan. | Cloudy | 26° /20° | 3 mm | 9 | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /20° | 3.4 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Jan. | Cloudy | 26° /20° | 5.7 mm | 8 | |
| 16 Jan. | Sunny | 24° /19° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 26° /20° | 5.5 mm | 9 | |
| 18 Jan. | Cloudy | 26° /20° | 3.3 mm | 8 | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 22° /18° | 3.7 mm | 8 | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /18° | 1.7 mm | 8 | |
| 21 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /18° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
| 22 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 24° /19° | 2 mm | 8 | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /19° | 1.3 mm | 8 | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /20° | 0.7 mm | 9 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /21° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /20° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 1.5 mm | 8 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /20° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
| 29 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 26° /21° | 6 mm | 8 | |
| 30 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 25° /21° | 6.7 mm | 8 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 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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