Ballarat Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ballarat (Victoria) in January 2024?

The climate in Ballarat during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Ballarat and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

Ballarat weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Nightly temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 49%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ballarat with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ballarat

Ballarat average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ballarat average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ballarat 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 Ballarat in January 2024.

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Ballarat weather stats

Ballarat weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25°C 77°F
Driest month: March 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: February 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 9.9°C 49.8°F
Wettest month: August 104mm 4.1ins
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