The climate in Alice Springs during January can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Alice Springs and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 36°C 96.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
Average temperature | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 40 mm 1.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
Humidity | 27% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Alice Springs with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alice Springs in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | January | 35.6°C 96.1°F |
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Driest month: | September | 10mm 0.4ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 19°C 66.2°F |
Wettest month: | January | 40mm 1.6ins |