Weather in Melbourne in January
January in Melbourne is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Australia, this is how Melbourne actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is high summer in the southern year. Do not pack Melbourne as if it were a northern winter. Compared with February and July, January sits in the middle of Melbourne's year.
- Average temp
- 21°C
15–28°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Melbourne in January. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Melbourne in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Melbourne
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FAQs about Melbourne
Climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Melbourne is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
