Weather in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in January
In an average January, Melbourne sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
42°C
2026-01-27
Lowest
16°C
1991-01-05
Low
Highest
26°C
2009-01-29
Lowest
9°C
1994-01-15
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
1982-01-24
Lowest
5°C
1987-01-09
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
2011-01-13
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1983-01-10
Wind
Highest
53 km/h
1987-01-16
Lowest
7 km/h
1995-01-05
Precip
Wettest
143 mm
2024
Driest
4 mm
2009
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