Weather in Australia for January 2025
In general, the average temperature in Australia at the beginning of January is 23.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 27 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Australia in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days.
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Australia in January average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 23° | 2 25° | 3 25° | 4 24° | 5 20° | ||
6 22° | 7 23° | 8 25° | 9 25° | 10 25° | 11 25° | 12 26° |
13 27° | 14 25° | 15 25° | 16 24° | 17 26° | 18 28° | 19 23° |
20 23° | 21 27° | 22 22° | 23 23° | 24 26° | 25 28° | 26 33° |
27 25° | 28 27° | 29 28° | 30 24° | 31 24° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Australia
January weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /19° | 1.9 mm | 5 | |
2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 25° /19° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
3 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 25° /20° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
4 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /19° | 8.3 mm | 5 | |
5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /17° | 4.1 mm | 6 | |
6 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 22° /17° | 8.6 mm | 7 | |
7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /18° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /19° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
9 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /18° | 1 mm | 8 | |
10 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /18° | 0 mm | 8 | |
11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 1.7 mm | 8 | |
12 Jan. | Cloudy | 26° /20° | 0.5 mm | 8 | |
13 Jan. | Cloudy | 27° /20° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /21° | 6.2 mm | 7 | |
15 Jan. | Sunny | 25° /19° | 10.9 mm | 8 | |
16 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 24° /20° | 1.8 mm | 8 | |
17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /21° | 10.9 mm | 8 | |
18 Jan. | Cloudy | 28° /21° | 0.5 mm | 8 | |
19 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 23° /18° | 2.1 mm | 7 | |
20 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 23° /19° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /19° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
22 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 22° /19° | 3.2 mm | 7 | |
23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /18° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /18° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /21° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /20° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /20° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
29 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 28° /21° | 1.8 mm | 8 | |
30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /22° | 9.8 mm | 7 | |
31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /20° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
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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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