Bongaree Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Bongaree

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
22.6°C
Avg Temp
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25.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
138 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Bongaree January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Bongaree, with average highs near 27.6°C and lows around 22.6°C (mean 25.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Bongaree January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Bongaree. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Januarys in Bongaree were 2017 and 2024 — when the month averaged 26.2°C — while the coldest was 1997 at 23.7°C. Typical January days reach 27.6°C with nights near 22.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.6°C→25.2°C+0.6°C
Max Temp27.1°C→27.6°C+0.5°C
Min Temp22.1°C→22.9°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–24.0°C3 yr (7%)
24.0°C–25.0°C16 yr (36%)
25.0°C–26.0°C19 yr (42%)
26.0°C–27.0°C7 yr (16%)

Bongaree January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is a relatively wet time of year in Bongaree, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2011 with 431 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 12 mm.

Bongaree January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bongaree during January averages 75%. The most humid January was 2024 at 83%, and the least humid was 2003 at 67%.

Bongaree January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bongaree. The sunniest January was 2018 at 7.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2012 at 5.6.

Bongaree January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bongaree during January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January was 1997 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.7 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Bongaree

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Bongaree

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bongaree Weather by Month

Bongaree January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.8°C25.0°C25.1°C25.4°C25.3°C+0.5°C
Avg High27.3°C27.5°C27.6°C27.9°C27.7°C+0.4°C
Avg Low22.2°C22.6°C22.7°C22.9°C23.0°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain128 mm133 mm111 mm183 mm133 mm+4 mm

Extreme January Records in Bongaree

🔥Warmest January35.9°C2014
🧊Coldest January19.3°C1984
🌧️Wettest January431 mm2011
🏜️Driest January12 mm2003
🌬️Windiest January3.9 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Bongaree have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 19.3°C (1984) to a record high of 35.9°C (2014).

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Rainfall in January is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm, with a wettest year of 431 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bongaree?

A quieter season to visit Bongaree

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and April tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Bongaree. That said, January — with days averaging 27.6°C and nights around 22.6°C (mean 25.1°C) and higher rainfall (138 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the warmth, and often means fewer crowds.

See Bongaree's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bongaree Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Bongaree, with average highs near 27.6°C and lows around 22.6°C (mean 25.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 138 mm of rainfall in Bongaree, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 431 mm (2011), and the driest just 12 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.1°C to 27.6°C and overnight lows from 22.1°C to 22.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Bongaree, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C25.3°C22.9°C32.4°C20.9°C136 mm75%2.8 m/s6.9
202428.0°C26.2°C24.3°C32.5°C22.3°C239 mm83%3.3 m/s5.7
202327.7°C25.0°C22.3°C30.9°C20.6°C80 mm73%3 m/s6.7
202227.1°C24.9°C22.7°C29.5°C20.0°C106 mm77%3.7 m/s6.3
202127.2°C24.8°C22.5°C31.1°C21.3°C99 mm74%3.3 m/s6.6
202028.4°C25.9°C23.5°C30.6°C21.4°C135 mm76%3.1 m/s6.6
201928.5°C25.9°C23.2°C30.3°C22.0°C15 mm70%3 m/s7.3
201828.8°C25.8°C22.7°C34.3°C19.8°C36 mm72%3.1 m/s7.6
2017 🔥29.0°C26.2°C23.5°C32.3°C21.1°C54 mm73%3.3 m/s6.9
201627.5°C24.8°C22.2°C29.5°C20.3°C156 mm73%3.1 m/s6.6
201527.9°C25.6°C23.4°C33.4°C21.6°C224 mm78%3 m/s6.3
201427.8°C25.3°C22.8°C35.9°C21.5°C108 mm70%3.7 m/s6.5
201328.2°C25.8°C23.3°C32.0°C21.7°C302 mm74%3.8 m/s6.2
201226.4°C24.3°C22.2°C33.1°C19.5°C418 mm77%3.4 m/s5.6
2011 🌧️26.0°C24.3°C22.5°C29.5°C20.8°C431 mm82%3.5 m/s6.1
201028.5°C25.7°C23.0°C32.0°C21.6°C88 mm72%2.9 m/s6.8
200927.5°C25.3°C23.1°C32.5°C21.3°C102 mm74%3.8 m/s6.3
200826.0°C24.3°C22.6°C27.5°C21.6°C207 mm83%3.8 m/s5.9
200727.6°C25.0°C22.4°C31.7°C20.5°C62 mm74%3.1 m/s6.8
200628.3°C26.0°C23.7°C31.8°C22.5°C197 mm77%3.1 m/s6.8
200527.9°C25.3°C22.8°C31.4°C20.6°C115 mm75%3.7 m/s6.5
200428.5°C26.0°C23.5°C32.2°C21.2°C225 mm79%3.4 m/s6.5
200327.4°C24.5°C21.6°C30.4°C19.8°C12 mm67%3.5 m/s7.3
200228.9°C26.0°C23.1°C35.7°C20.7°C36 mm71%3.7 m/s7
200127.5°C24.9°C22.4°C31.9°C20.5°C70 mm73%3.3 m/s7.2
200026.5°C23.9°C21.4°C35.2°C19.9°C81 mm76%3.4 m/s6.8
199927.5°C25.2°C23.0°C32.9°C21.5°C183 mm77%3.2 m/s6.5
199828.4°C26.0°C23.6°C32.4°C21.6°C126 mm75%3.3 m/s6.5
1997 ❄️26.0°C23.7°C21.4°C28.6°C19.5°C120 mm73%3.9 m/s6.5
199627.0°C24.9°C22.9°C31.2°C20.2°C245 mm80%3.1 m/s6.5
199527.6°C24.9°C22.1°C32.6°C20.3°C70 mm72%3.8 m/s6.8
199428.1°C25.5°C23.0°C34.1°C21.1°C202 mm76%3.5 m/s6.5
199327.4°C24.8°C22.3°C29.3°C20.0°C98 mm75%2.7 m/s7
199227.5°C25.0°C22.4°C30.0°C20.3°C90 mm76%3.3 m/s6.8
199128.1°C25.6°C23.1°C30.8°C21.2°C99 mm74%3.4 m/s6.5
199027.3°C24.5°C21.7°C30.8°C19.6°C98 mm73%3.3 m/s6.8
198926.5°C24.2°C21.9°C30.6°C20.7°C134 mm75%3.3 m/s6.9
198827.2°C24.7°C22.3°C30.9°C19.8°C138 mm73%3.7 m/s6.8
198728.7°C26.1°C23.4°C33.5°C21.0°C140 mm76%3 m/s6.9
198627.8°C25.0°C22.2°C31.2°C20.1°C52 mm70%3.4 m/s6.9
198528.3°C25.3°C22.3°C33.9°C20.7°C107 mm71%3.2 m/s7.3
198426.2°C23.9°C21.6°C28.6°C19.3°C114 mm77%3.1 m/s6.2
198327.1°C24.4°C21.6°C32.4°C19.5°C92 mm73%3.2 m/s—
198227.4°C25.2°C22.9°C32.9°C21.0°C311 mm79%3.4 m/s—
198126.4°C24.1°C21.9°C29.5°C20.1°C67 mm75%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bongaree January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bongaree in January?▼

The average high in January is around 27.6°C with lows near 22.6°C (mean 25.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bongaree in January?▼

January averages 138 mm of rainfall in Bongaree, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 431 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest January on record in Bongaree?▼

The hottest January reached 35.9°C in 2014. The coldest dipped to 19.3°C in 1984.

Has January in Bongaree gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.1°C to 27.6°C and overnight lows from 22.1°C to 22.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Bongaree?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Bongaree and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 27.6°C daytime highs and 22.6°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Bongaree?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Bongaree, averaging 25.1°C.

What should I pack for Bongaree in January?▼

For January in Bongaree, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.6°C and lows of 22.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bongaree humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 75% — moderately humid.

How windy is Bongaree in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Bongaree?▼

The wettest January on record was 2011 with 431 mm. On average, January sees 138 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bongaree behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.