The climate in Nhulunbuy during January can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Nhulunbuy and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.2°C 89.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
Average temperature | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 287 mm 11.3 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 30.1°C 86.1°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nhulunbuy with around 287mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 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 Nhulunbuy in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | December | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
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Driest month: | September | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.1hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
Wettest month: | February | 291mm 11.5ins |