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AustraliaThe weather in January in New South Wales
It's warm in January in New South Wales with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for New South Wales, 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 2018, New South Wales reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 154 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for New South Wales
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New South Wales. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| New South Wales | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 154 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in New South Wales with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in New South Wales is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 New South Wales, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in New South Wales
Temperature in January in New South Wales over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales
Total precipitation in January in New South Wales over the years
Daily UV index in January in New South Wales
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New South Wales. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.