The month in detail
What to expect in January
In the height of summer, Uluru sees high temperatures (100°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Uluru. Compared to December: +2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
10°
Daylight
13.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Uluru is September (9.3/10), 6.5 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Uluru
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Australia
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 100°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 68°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 15%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Uluru ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AustraliaTemperate climate with a 9.3 → 2.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.34°S · 131.04°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Uluru?
September is the best month with 82°F highs, 55°F lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of September & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Uluru get in September?
Uluru averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Uluru?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Uluru in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 55°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Uluru good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Uluru scores 3.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Uluru?
January is the most difficult month to visit Uluru, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Uluru in January?
The average UV index reaches 9 in January in Uluru (very high), with about 13.4h of daylight. Protection essential.