When to go · January
Australia in January
A solid time to go
Australian Open; school hols
Daytime high
26°C
79°F
Overnight low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
100 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates
What to expect in Australia in January
January brings warm weather to Australia, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 19°C (66°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 100 mm of rainfall on average. Australian Open; school hols.
January is one of Australia's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–February (summer holidays), for context.
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