Canberra weather in January
January in Canberra: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Canberra · #27 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Canberra climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Canberra in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Canberra?
- January in Canberra: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Canberra on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Canberra in January?
- In January, Canberra averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 63.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canberra in January?
- Canberra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in January.