Launceston Weather in January

What's the weather like in Launceston (Tasmania) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Launceston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Launceston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Average temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 38 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 17.6°C 63.6°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Launceston with around 38mm 1.5 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Launceston

Launceston average temperature in January

January rainfall

Launceston average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Launceston 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 Launceston in January 2024.

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Launceston weather stats

Launceston weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.9°C 73.2°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: February 9hrs
Coldest month: July 11°C 51.8°F
Wettest month: July 95mm 3.7ins
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