Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Melbourne in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Melbourne with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne will be around 28°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Melbourne. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Melbourne in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
60 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 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.
Is January a good time to visit Melbourne?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Melbourne. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Melbourne in January
With 43°C, Melbourne hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Melbourne
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Melbourne, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Melbourne
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Melbourne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Melbourne.
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.
Temperature in January in Melbourne Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Melbourne, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Melbourne Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Melbourne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Melbourne
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Melbourne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Melbourne by Month
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