Alice Springs Weather in January

What's the weather like in Alice Springs (Northern Territory) in January 2024?

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.

Alice Springs weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 36°C 96.8°F
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.

January temperatures in Alice Springs

Alice Springs average temperature in January

January rainfall

Alice Springs average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Alice Springs average rain in January

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 2024.

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Alice Springs weather stats

Alice Springs weather statistics
Hottest month: January 35.6°C 96.1°F
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
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