Broome Weather in January

What's the weather like in Broome (Western Australia) in January 2024?

The climate in Broome during January can be summarized as very hot and wet.

January is in the summer in Broome and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

Broome weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.2°C 91.7°F
Nightly temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Average temperature 29.7°C 85.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 187 mm 7.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 29.7°C 85.5°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Broome with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Broome

Broome average temperature in January

January rainfall

Broome average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Broome 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 Broome in January 2024.

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Broome weather stats

Broome weather statistics
Hottest month: December 33.7°C 92.7°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 11.3hrs
Coldest month: July 28.4°C 83.1°F
Wettest month: January 187mm 7.4ins
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