SeasonMapMargaret River weather in January
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January in Margaret River: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Margaret River · #144 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Margaret River in January
Margaret River's forum calls January warm inland and noticeably cooler toward the coast — regulars say temperatures can nudge 30°C further from the water, but mostly sit in the high 20s. It's also the driest, sunniest month of the year, good news for a day spent moving between wineries.
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Margaret River climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Margaret River in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsWestern Australian summer holidays, Summer holidays in Australia, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Margaret River's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherMargaret River's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Margaret River in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Bushfire and burn-off season
15 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallySmoke seasonSummer brings total fire bans and closed forest tracks, and the autumn prescribed burns put smoke through the valleys on still days. Check before you plan a walk in the karri. Source ↗
- Holiday
Western Australian summer holidays
17 Dec – 31 Jan · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyPerth empties into this coast for six weeks and the beach houses go at holiday rates months ahead. The surf breaks are busiest and the cellar doors are at their least peaceful. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Margaret River — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Margaret River in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Margaret River?
- January in Margaret River: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Margaret River on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Margaret River in January?
- In January, Margaret River averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 13°C, with about 22.5 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Margaret River in January?
- Margaret River has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in January.
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Similar destinations in Oceania — January
Within 300 km: Perth's Fringe World around 18 Jan – 16 Feb.