Victoria weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Victoria: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Melbourne, the largest city in Victoria. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Victoria?
best month Weather score 82/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Victoria.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 45 mm (1.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Victoria in January?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
Victoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | 52% | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm | 53% | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm | 52% | best |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm | 55% | best |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 58% | fair |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| July | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 64 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| August | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| September | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm | 60% | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 61 mm | 59% | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 74 mm | 61% | best |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | 55% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Victoria in January
Weather can differ a lot within Victoria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | best |
| Geelong | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm | best |
| City of Port Phillip | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | best |
| Ballarat | 28°C (82°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 39 mm | best |
| Bendigo | 30°C (86°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 39 mm | best |
| Point Cook | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | best |
| Craigieburn | 28°C (83°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Tarneit | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Pakenham | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Reservoir | 28°C (83°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Berwick | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm | best |