The weather in January in Northern Territory

It's hot in January in Northern Territory with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Northern Territory. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Northern Territory, 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 36°C in 2014, Northern Territory reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 720 mm of precipitation, spread over 31 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Northern Territory

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Northern Territory. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Northern Territory New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 33°C 11°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 720 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 31 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Northern Territory with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Northern Territory is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Northern Territory, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Northern Territory

Temperature in January in Northern Territory over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory

Total precipitation in January in Northern Territory over the years

Daily UV index in January in Northern Territory

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern Territory. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.