Best time to visit Australia in January
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Australia, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 82.9/100.
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Weather in Australia in January
Typical weather across Australia in January: average high 27.5°C, low 18.1°C, about 91.9 mm of rain, and 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among Australia's cities, Perth has the best weather in January (score 99/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Australia avg | Best city (Perth) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 82.9 | 99 |
| High / Low | 27.5° / 18.1° | 30.3° / 19.1° |
| Precipitation | 91.9 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.5 | 13.1 |
Is January recommended?
January is one of the best months to visit Australia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Australia.
When to visit Australia in other months
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