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Melbourne in January
Melbourne's warmest month brings highs averaging 78°F (26°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (45 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (15°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.8 in (45 mm) for the month.
Plan around January
January is one of Melbourne's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 89/100 in December to 92/100.
- January sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Melbourne in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Chin Chin
Busy Flinders Lane restaurant for Southeast Asian share plates.
Why now January scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Bourke Street espresso bar since 1954.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
St Kilda Pier
Pier and breakwater where little penguins return at dusk.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Lawns, lakes and fern gullies beside the Yarra River.
Hosier Lane
Laneway covered in street art opposite Federation Square.
Nearby in January
- Torquay in January~50 mi · highs 69°F, 1.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Port Campbell in January~120 mi · highs 75°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Melbourne in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Melbourne?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain. January is inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
How hot is Melbourne in January?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in January?
Not much: about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.2 in (716 mm).
What should I pack for Melbourne in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Melbourne
Routes in season in January
- Great Ocean Road Nov – Mar
Planning Melbourne in January?
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