If you plan to visit Victoria in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 135 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Victoria;
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
135 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Victoria has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Victoria in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Victoria for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +4°C.
Is Victoria warm or cold in January?
Victoria is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Victoria, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Victoria in January
Victoria weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+7°C
+8°C
Min. temperature
-8°C
-8°C
-10°C
Max. temperature
+14°C
+15°C
+15°C
Rainfall
140 mm
135 mm
128 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
8
8
8
Rainy days
20
19
16
Snowy days
2
1
2
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +7°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 140 mm to 135 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Victoria in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Victoria is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Victoria based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 118 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Victoria, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Victoria wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 157 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Victoria based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Victoria.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Victoria?
This is the weather in Victoria in January 2023:
1 January
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+8°C
2 January
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+6°C
3 January
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+7°C
4 January
☁️
+7°C
5 January
🌧️
+11°C
6 January
☁️
+11°C
7 January
🌧️
+9°C
8 January
🌧️
+8°C
9 January
🌧️
+10°C
10 January
🌧️
+10°C
11 January
🌧️
+10°C
12 January
🌧️
+10°C
13 January
🌧️
+11°C
14 January
🌧️
+11°C
15 January
☁️
+10°C
16 January
🌧️
+8°C
17 January
🌧️
+8°C
18 January
🌧️
+8°C
19 January
☀️
+7°C
20 January
☁️
+7°C
21 January
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+5°C
22 January
🌧️
+7°C
23 January
☁️
+8°C
24 January
☁️
+9°C
25 January
☁️
+8°C
26 January
☁️
+8°C
27 January
🌧️
+9°C
28 January
☁️
+8°C
29 January
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+7°C
30 January
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+3°C
31 January
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+4°C
In January 2023 Victoria had 3 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Victoria climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Victoria in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°C) and the highest in 2004 (+15°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 575 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2802 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Victoria in January:
Is January a good time to visit Victoria?
It’s always a good time to visit Victoria, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Victoria in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Victoria rainy in January?
Victoria is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Victoria in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Victoria in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Victoria, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.