Warwick Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Warwick

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
24.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
92 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Warwick January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 31.4°C and lows around 17.6°C (mean 24.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Warwick January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Warwick was 2019 — when the month averaged 27.1°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 21.9°C. Typical January days reach 31.4°C with nights near 17.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.1°C→24.7°C+0.6°C
Max Temp31.1°C→31.3°C+0.2°C
Min Temp17.0°C→18.1°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–22.8°C5 yr (11%)
22.8°C–24.5°C15 yr (33%)
24.5°C–26.3°C22 yr (49%)
26.3°C–28.0°C3 yr (7%)

Warwick January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is a relatively wet time of year in Warwick, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2011 with 224 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 7 mm.

Warwick January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Warwick during January averages 65%. The most humid January was 2011 at 85%, and the least humid was 2019 at 54%.

Warwick January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Warwick. The sunniest January was 2018 at 7.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 5.3.

Warwick January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Warwick during January is 2.8 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 2008 and 2014 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1987 at 2.1 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Warwick

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

How January Ranks in Warwick

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

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

Explore Warwick Weather by Month

Warwick January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.0°C24.2°C24.5°C24.9°C25.0°C+1°C
Avg High30.9°C31.0°C31.5°C31.9°C31.7°C+0.8°C
Avg Low17.0°C17.5°C17.6°C18.0°C18.3°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain88 mm101 mm81 mm100 mm87 mm0 mm

Extreme January Records in Warwick

🔥Warmest January40.6°C1994
🧊Coldest January12.1°C1989
🌧️Wettest January224 mm2011
🏜️Driest January7 mm2019
🌬️Windiest January3.3 m/s2008

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Warwick 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 12.1°C (1989) to a record high of 40.6°C (1994).

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Rainfall in January is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 92 mm, with a wettest year of 224 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Warwick?

A good time to visit Warwick

January is a good time to visit Warwick, with days averaging 31.4°C and nights around 17.6°C (mean 24.5°C, warmer than Warwick's yearly average) and higher rainfall. March and November are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Warwick'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 →

Warwick Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 31.4°C and lows around 17.6°C (mean 24.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 92 mm of rainfall in Warwick, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 224 mm (2011), and the driest just 7 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 2.8 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 31.1°C to 31.3°C and overnight lows from 17°C to 18.1°C over the same span.
January Weather in Warwick, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.5°C24.8°C18.1°C36.6°C14.7°C76 mm67%2.5 m/s6.8
202431.6°C25.7°C19.8°C38.2°C15.1°C124 mm73%2.8 m/s5.9
202332.3°C25.0°C17.8°C37.6°C14.7°C84 mm60%2.5 m/s6.6
202230.9°C24.4°C17.8°C35.2°C14.2°C60 mm69%3 m/s6.1
202130.3°C23.6°C17.0°C34.7°C13.6°C92 mm68%2.7 m/s6.6
202033.4°C26.5°C19.6°C38.9°C16.8°C88 mm63%2.7 m/s6.7
2019 🔥35.2°C27.1°C19.0°C40.0°C16.5°C7 mm54%2.9 m/s7.4
201834.1°C26.1°C18.0°C38.9°C13.1°C34 mm56%2.5 m/s7.7
201733.9°C26.5°C19.1°C37.8°C15.1°C96 mm63%2.7 m/s6.8
201631.7°C24.5°C17.4°C37.5°C13.9°C73 mm62%2.5 m/s6.6
201529.8°C23.9°C17.9°C35.5°C14.2°C112 mm70%2.7 m/s6.4
201433.1°C25.5°C17.8°C40.5°C13.8°C49 mm56%3.3 m/s6.3
201332.4°C25.5°C18.6°C38.5°C16.2°C219 mm65%3 m/s6.1
201229.6°C23.4°C17.2°C37.3°C13.1°C117 mm68%3 m/s5.8
2011 ❄️ 🌧️26.7°C21.9°C17.1°C31.0°C13.3°C224 mm85%2.7 m/s6
201032.1°C24.8°C17.6°C37.3°C12.4°C67 mm63%2.5 m/s7.1
200930.6°C24.0°C17.3°C36.2°C14.1°C57 mm65%2.9 m/s6.2
200828.1°C22.8°C17.6°C32.8°C15.5°C122 mm77%3.3 m/s5.3
200732.8°C25.4°C18.0°C38.0°C14.3°C47 mm60%2.8 m/s6.5
200631.7°C25.4°C19.0°C39.9°C15.0°C121 mm69%2.8 m/s6.4
200531.7°C24.5°C17.4°C37.5°C12.2°C62 mm64%2.8 m/s6.5
200430.8°C24.7°C18.5°C39.0°C14.4°C182 mm70%2.6 m/s6.4
200333.6°C24.9°C16.2°C40.3°C13.3°C20 mm55%2.8 m/s7.4
200233.3°C25.6°C17.9°C39.5°C14.6°C22 mm55%2.9 m/s7
200133.5°C25.6°C17.8°C40.0°C13.3°C93 mm59%2.8 m/s7.1
200029.0°C22.5°C16.0°C38.3°C12.8°C87 mm68%2.8 m/s6.6
199930.9°C24.4°C17.9°C36.3°C14.1°C119 mm69%2.7 m/s6.5
199832.4°C25.6°C18.8°C37.4°C15.2°C80 mm63%2.8 m/s6.4
199729.5°C22.6°C15.6°C33.5°C12.1°C37 mm63%3.2 m/s6.4
199627.5°C22.6°C17.6°C34.8°C13.6°C211 mm81%2.3 m/s6.4
199530.6°C23.6°C16.7°C35.3°C12.3°C102 mm65%3 m/s6.5
199433.2°C25.7°C18.2°C40.6°C13.1°C50 mm58%3.1 m/s6.6
199332.2°C25.2°C18.2°C35.5°C13.9°C56 mm64%2.3 m/s6.8
199230.6°C23.8°C17.1°C34.3°C12.8°C137 mm68%2.5 m/s7
199130.6°C24.3°C17.9°C35.0°C13.3°C149 mm67%2.9 m/s6.4
199032.0°C24.5°C16.9°C39.8°C14.2°C72 mm62%2.9 m/s6.7
198929.5°C22.8°C16.0°C35.2°C12.1°C85 mm67%2.7 m/s6.6
198830.9°C23.8°C16.8°C36.3°C12.2°C133 mm67%2.9 m/s6.5
198731.2°C25.2°C19.2°C37.0°C16.0°C151 mm68%2.1 m/s6.7
198631.1°C23.7°C16.2°C35.9°C13.1°C65 mm59%2.6 m/s6.9
198533.3°C25.2°C17.1°C37.1°C13.3°C61 mm56%2.6 m/s7.6
198428.6°C22.7°C16.8°C32.7°C13.6°C110 mm71%2.7 m/s5.6
198331.6°C24.0°C16.4°C35.3°C13.3°C55 mm61%2.7 m/s—
198231.0°C24.5°C18.0°C37.7°C14.0°C98 mm70%3.2 m/s—
198131.1°C24.0°C16.9°C37.4°C13.0°C31 mm65%2.9 m/s—

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

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Warwick January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Warwick in January?▼

The average high in January is around 31.4°C with lows near 17.6°C (mean 24.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Warwick in January?▼

January averages 92 mm of rainfall in Warwick, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 224 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest January on record in Warwick?▼

The hottest January reached 40.6°C in 1994. The coldest dipped to 12.1°C in 1989.

Has January in Warwick 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 31.1°C to 31.3°C and overnight lows from 17°C to 18.1°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Warwick?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 31.4°C daytime highs and 17.6°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Warwick?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Warwick, averaging 24.5°C.

What should I pack for Warwick in January?▼

For January in Warwick, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.4°C and lows of 17.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Warwick humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Warwick in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.8 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.3 m/s (2008).

Which January had the most rainfall in Warwick?▼

The wettest January on record was 2011 with 224 mm. On average, January sees 92 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 Warwick 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.