Australia
Melbourne in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Melbourne in January is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 26 °C, and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
84/100 · #2
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#3
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Melbourne · JanuaryPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 26 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 66 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 23 | 13 | 9 | 62 | 8.8 | 67 | 3.4 | 19 | 78 |
| January (selected) | 26 | 15 | 8 | 55 | 8.9 | 66 | 3.4 | 20 | 84 |
| February | 26 | 15 | 6 | 45 | 7.9 | 67 | 3.3 | 21 | 87 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (84/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -6 | -2.3 °C | -1.9 °C | +1.1 | +6.6 mm | -0.1 h | +1.2 % | ±0 m/s | -1.6 °C |
| February | +3 | -0.1 °C | +0.3 °C | -1.7 | -10.1 mm | -1 h | +0.8 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Melbourne in January?
The average daily high is around 26 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Melbourne in January?
The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in January?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 55 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Melbourne. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. January is one of them.