Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Melbourne
Australia · Oceania
Warm days with mostly dry air average highs in the upper 70s. Nights are much cooler, with lows in the upper 50s.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 6 wet days, fewer than in most months.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 57°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain10%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday75°F
Rain11%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain11%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening72°F
Rain8%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 58 | 1.7 | 6 | 12.0 | 65 |
| Feb | 78 | 58 | 1.5 | 5 | 11.4 | 66 |
| Mar | 74 | 56 | 1.1 | 5 | 10.2 | 67 |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 1.7 | 6 | 8.9 | 72 |
| May | 61 | 47 | 1.4 | 7 | 7.7 | 77 |
| Jun | 56 | 45 | 1.6 | 8 | 7.0 | 80 |
| Jul | 55 | 44 | 1.5 | 10 | 7.3 | 79 |
| Aug | 58 | 44 | 1.6 | 9 | 8.5 | 76 |
| Sep | 62 | 47 | 1.9 | 10 | 9.5 | 71 |
| Oct | 66 | 49 | 2.2 | 10 | 10.5 | 69 |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.6 | 68 |
| Dec | 75 | 55 | 1.9 | 7 | 12.1 | 65 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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