Verdict: Excellent month
Melbourne Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Melbourne — highs around 26°C (79°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Melbourne.
Average high
26°C / 79°F
Average low
15°C / 59°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
95 mm
What to pack for Melbourne in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Melbourne: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Oct (~14 rain days)
26°
15°
Jan
25°
14°
Feb
23°
13°
Mar
19°
10°
Apr
16°
8°
May
14°
7°
Jun
13°
6°
Jul
15°
7°
Aug
17°
8°
Sep
19°
9°
Oct
21°
11°
Nov
24°
13°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)