Australia (Tasmania) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonAustralia · Oceania
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° |
MINMIN | 13° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 5h UV 6 | 3h UV 4 | 2h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 2h UV 2 | 3h UV 4 | 5h UV 5 | 6h UV 7 | 6h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d33mm | 4d28mm | 4d30mm | 4d32mm | 5d41mm | 4d40mm | 4d36mm | 6d50mm | 6d50mm | 6d50mm | 6d43mm | 5d46mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is one of the best months to visit Australia (Tasmania) — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 23°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 33 mm total. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Australia (Tasmania) in January
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Australia (Tasmania)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Australia (Tasmania) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (23°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Australia (Tasmania) in January?
- In January, Australia (Tasmania) sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Australia (Tasmania) in January?
- In January, Australia (Tasmania) receives an average of 33 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Australia (Tasmania) get in January?
- Australia (Tasmania) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Australia (Tasmania) in January?
- Water temperature in Australia (Tasmania) in January averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
