January is a good time to visit Exmouth, but only if you can take extremely hot weather.
You can expect very hot weather, clear sunny skies and around 11 hours of sunshine daily in January.
How hot is it in Exmouth in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 38°C (100°F) in Exmouth in January, with high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C (73°F) at night.
What does the humidity feel like in Exmouth in January?
The average dew point temperature in Exmouth in January is 18°C (64°F), which begins to feel humid – although comfortable for most.
There are on average 16 days in January that may feel humid.
How sunny is it in Exmouth in January?
There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Exmouth in January – that's around 80% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in January?
Sunrise is around 5:50am with sunset around 7:10pm.
How warm is the sea around Exmouth in January?
The average sea temperature at Exmouth in January is 27°C (80°F), which is excellent for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
Does it rain in Exmouth in January?
There is usually only two days of rain in Exmouth during January, with 19mm (‹1in) of rainfall.
How windy is it in Exmouth in January?
January has an average hourly wind speed of around 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots). The predominant wind direction is from the south.
What to do in Exmouth in January?
Weather conditions in Exmouth in January are excellent for watersports activities.
Local holidays?
New Year's Day – 1st Jan; New Year Holiday – 2nd Jan; Anzac Day – 26th Jan.
Despite the hot weather, the traditional Christmas/New Year holiday season in December and January is also a busy time, with hotels and flights in high demand.
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High Temp: 38°C (100°F) |
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Low Temp: 23°C (73°F) |
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Sunshine: 11 hours per day |
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Daylight: 13 hours per day |
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Rainfall: 19 mm (≤ 1in) per month |
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Wet Days: 2 days with some rain |
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Comfort Level: High heat; 55% relative humidity |
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Dew Point: 18°C (64°F) – Comfortable |
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UV Index: Very high |
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Wind speed: 24 km/h (15 mph; 13 knots) |
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Sea Temp: 27°C (80°F) |
Exmouth, Western Australia |
The best time to visit Exmouth and the North West Cape region is from April to October when the days are warm, sunny and good for a range of outdoor activities.
Exmouth and the North West Cape region of Western Australia experience a hot desert climate with sunny, clear blue skies, and little to no rainfall year-round.
Source: Meteorological data for Exmouth is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) from the closest weather station: RAAF Base Learmonth, also known as Learmonth Airport, located 36km (22mi) south of Exmouth. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Exmouth may vary slightly.
Latest update: Exmouth weather in January: 12 June, 2024
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