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AustraliaThe weather in January in Wollongong
It's warm in January in Wollongong with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Wollongong. 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 Wollongong, 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 39°C in 2020, Wollongong reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Wollongong is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Wollongong
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wollongong. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Wollongong | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 113 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Wollongong with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 20°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 Wollongong is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°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 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 Wollongong, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Wollongong
Temperature in January in Wollongong over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong
Total precipitation in January in Wollongong over the years
Daily UV index in January in Wollongong
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wollongong. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.