Lightning Ridge Weather in January

The climate in Lightning Ridge during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Lightning Ridge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Lightning Ridge with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 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 Lightning Ridge in January 2024.