Weather in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia in January
In an average January, Wollongong sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 35°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 19°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
41°C
2020-01-04
Lowest
16°C
1986-01-17
Low
Highest
24°C
1982-01-25
Lowest
10°C
2012-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
65°C
1998-01-18
Lowest
10°C
2012-01-12
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
2001-01-26
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
1994-01-09
Wind
Highest
18 km/h
2025-01-17
Lowest
4 km/h
1981-01-06
Precip
Wettest
219 mm
2016
Driest
19 mm
1985
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