Melbourne in January
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a good time to visit Melbourne.
January is summer, with the Australian Open filling the city in the second half of the month.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–27°C
- Warm, around 27°C, with hot spells.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy, especially in the second half.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
+Grand Slam tennis and summer evenings.
–Busy, pricey, with the odd heatwave.
My tip for January
Buy a ground pass for the early rounds, it's the best value.
- Tennis
- Beaches
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 3rd for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in January
- Event weeks
- Hotels fill up during the big events.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in January
In January Melbourne averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 43 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Melbourne?
- January is a good time to visit Melbourne. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (3 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Grand Slam tennis and summer evenings. The main downside: Busy, pricey, with the odd heatwave.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in January?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 43 mm of rain or snow. Warm, around 27°C, with hot spells. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in January?
- Crowds are high. Busy, especially in the second half. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in January?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). High rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (January ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
Ready to book January in Melbourne?
Grand Slam tennis and summer evenings.
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