Alice Springs weather in January
January in Alice Springs: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Alice Springs · #517 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Alice Springs climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Alice Springs in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Alice Springs?
- January in Alice Springs: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Alice Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Alice Springs in January?
- In January, Alice Springs averages a daily high of 36.2°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 57.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Alice Springs in January?
- Alice Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in January.