Port Hedland Weather in January

The climate in Port Hedland during January can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Port Hedland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Hedland with around 62mm 2.4 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 9.8 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 Port Hedland in January 2024.