Melbourne weather in January
January in Melbourne: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Melbourne · #68 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Melbourne climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Melbourne in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Melbourne?
- January in Melbourne: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Melbourne on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in January?
- In January, Melbourne averages a daily high of 26.8°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 65.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Melbourne in January?
- Melbourne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.