Melbourne · WinterMonth summary
Melbourne weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Melbourne in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.5/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Melbourne in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 One of the best months — 27°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Even in winter, Melbourne enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 26% | 2.3 | 12.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 15°C | 25°C | 21% | 1.2 | 12.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 23°C | 23% | 1.4 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 20°C | 28% | 2.1 | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 16°C | 35% | 1.9 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 7°C | 14°C | 37% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 7°C | 13°C | 42% | 1.9 | 8.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 7°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.0 | 9.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 8°C | 16°C | 44% | 2.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 9°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.8 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 20°C | 39% | 3.2 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.2 | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Melbourne averages 26°C, 26% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Melbourne in January
Is January a good time to visit Melbourne?
January is an excellent time to visit Melbourne (score 8.5/10). With 26°C, 12.5h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Melbourne in January?
With 26°C and 12.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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