AustraliaThe weather in January in Melbourne
It's warm in January in Melbourne with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Melbourne. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Melbourne, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 43°C in 2014, Melbourne reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Melbourne
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Melbourne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Melbourne | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 60 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Melbourne with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Melbourne, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Melbourne
Temperature in January in Melbourne over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Melbourne, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Melbourne
Total precipitation in January in Melbourne over the years
Daily UV index in January in Melbourne
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Melbourne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Melbourne by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Melbourne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.