Canberra Weather in January

The climate in Canberra during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Canberra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 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 Canberra in January 2024.