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Port Campbell in January
Port Campbell's warmest month brings highs averaging 75°F (24°C), lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs settle around 75°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 56°F (14°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (42 mm) for the month.
Plan around January
January is one of Port Campbell's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in December to 91/100.
- January sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Port Campbell in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe
Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.
Why now January scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Loch Ard Gorge
Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Grotto
Sinkhole and rock pool framing the ocean.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Twelve Apostles
Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.
12 Apostles Helicopters
Scenic flights over the Apostles and shipwreck coast.
Nearby in January
- Torquay in January~75 mi · highs 69°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Melbourne in January~120 mi · highs 78°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer 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.
Port Campbell in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Port Campbell?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. January is inside the Nov – Mar window our Great Ocean Road route recommends.
How hot is Port Campbell in January?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Port Campbell in January?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.5 in (800 mm).
What should I pack for Port Campbell in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Port Campbell
Routes in season in January
- Great Ocean Road Nov – Mar
Planning Port Campbell in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.