Winton Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Winton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
37.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
24.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
31.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
73 mm
Avg Humidity
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45%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.2°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Winton January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 37.9°C and lows around 24.7°C (mean 31.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

Winton January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Winton was 2025 — when the month averaged 34.6°C — while the coldest was 2009 at 26.8°C. Typical January days reach 37.9°C with nights near 24.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp30.5°C→32.2°C+1.7°C
Max Temp37.0°C→38.8°C+1.8°C
Min Temp24.0°C→25.7°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

26.0°C–28.3°C5 yr (11%)
28.3°C–30.5°C12 yr (27%)
30.5°C–32.8°C20 yr (44%)
32.8°C–35.0°C8 yr (18%)

Winton January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is a relatively wet time of year in Winton, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2009 with 245 mm, while the driest were 1986 and 1988 at 5 mm.

Winton January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winton during January averages 45%. The most humid January was 2009 at 75%, and the least humid was 1992 at 22%.

Winton January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 7.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winton. The sunniest January was 1988 at 8.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 5.5.

Winton January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winton during January is 3.5 m/s. The windiest January was 2019 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2004 at 2.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Winton

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Warm
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Winton

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

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

Explore Winton Weather by Month

Winton January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp31.5°C31.2°C30.3°C31.5°C32.3°C+0.8°C
Avg High38.3°C37.9°C36.7°C38.1°C38.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Low24.7°C24.6°C23.8°C24.8°C25.8°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain67 mm75 mm90 mm64 mm64 mm-4 mm

Extreme January Records in Winton

🔥Warmest January46.4°C2025
🧊Coldest January14.8°C2000
🌧️Wettest January245 mm2009
🏜️Driest January5 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January4.5 m/s2019

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Winton have risen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 14.8°C (2000) to a record high of 46.4°C (2025).

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Rainfall in January is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm, with a wettest year of 245 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Winton?

A quieter season to visit Winton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of May and September tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Winton. That said, January — with days averaging 37.9°C and nights around 24.7°C (mean 31.3°C) and moderate rainfall (73 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the warmth, and often means fewer crowds.

See Winton'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 →

Winton Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 37.9°C and lows around 24.7°C (mean 31.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 73 mm of rainfall in Winton, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 245 mm (2009), and the driest just 5 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 45% and average wind speed is 3.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.4 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 37°C to 38.8°C and overnight lows from 24°C to 25.7°C over the same span.
January Weather in Winton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥42.0°C34.6°C27.2°C46.4°C21.9°C13 mm29%3.7 m/s7.9
202438.4°C32.5°C26.6°C44.6°C22.8°C63 mm52%3.6 m/s6.6
202336.4°C30.2°C24.1°C39.4°C21.1°C129 mm58%3.4 m/s6.6
202239.0°C32.5°C26.1°C44.8°C22.0°C89 mm41%3.4 m/s7.2
202138.1°C31.4°C24.6°C41.8°C21.1°C20 mm45%3.6 m/s7.6
202038.6°C32.5°C26.4°C44.1°C23.3°C68 mm42%3.6 m/s6.8
201939.4°C32.8°C26.1°C42.2°C23.7°C31 mm37%4.5 m/s7.8
201839.9°C33.2°C26.4°C44.5°C23.7°C8 mm31%3.8 m/s7.5
201738.6°C32.3°C25.9°C42.7°C22.2°C52 mm48%3.4 m/s7.2
201639.4°C32.5°C25.6°C44.3°C19.0°C53 mm39%3.1 m/s7.4
201535.3°C29.2°C23.2°C40.9°C17.6°C134 mm57%3.2 m/s7
201439.6°C32.8°C26.0°C45.9°C21.9°C30 mm35%4.1 m/s7.5
201340.9°C33.3°C25.8°C45.9°C21.9°C18 mm34%4.2 m/s8
201237.9°C31.2°C24.5°C44.1°C20.9°C92 mm46%3.5 m/s7.2
201136.0°C29.2°C22.5°C40.9°C19.4°C48 mm59%3.2 m/s7.5
201033.9°C28.0°C22.0°C38.5°C16.1°C174 mm63%3.9 m/s6.8
2009 ❄️ 🌧️30.9°C26.8°C22.6°C35.5°C19.9°C245 mm75%3.4 m/s5.5
200835.0°C28.7°C22.4°C38.7°C19.8°C112 mm62%3.1 m/s7.1
200736.4°C30.3°C24.1°C42.1°C18.0°C120 mm57%3.3 m/s6.7
200639.1°C32.7°C26.4°C45.9°C21.8°C34 mm41%3.6 m/s7.5
200537.2°C30.2°C23.2°C43.8°C18.3°C72 mm48%3.2 m/s7.3
200436.3°C30.2°C24.1°C43.6°C20.0°C209 mm58%2.8 m/s7
200338.8°C32.1°C25.4°C45.3°C18.5°C13 mm33%3.3 m/s6.9
200239.2°C32.2°C25.1°C45.0°C19.9°C47 mm40%3 m/s7.5
200136.4°C29.3°C22.2°C41.7°C16.8°C30 mm55%2.9 m/s8.1
200037.8°C30.2°C22.5°C42.6°C14.8°C22 mm41%3.1 m/s8
199936.7°C30.3°C23.8°C40.7°C21.4°C112 mm58%2.9 m/s7.4
199837.6°C30.8°C24.0°C42.6°C21.0°C65 mm50%3.4 m/s7.4
199737.7°C31.4°C25.0°C42.9°C20.7°C73 mm38%3.6 m/s6.6
199637.0°C30.1°C23.3°C43.1°C19.4°C63 mm51%3.3 m/s7.3
199538.1°C31.6°C25.0°C43.5°C19.1°C98 mm46%3.6 m/s7.6
199441.0°C34.1°C27.3°C45.5°C21.6°C84 mm31%3.8 m/s7.6
199336.3°C30.1°C24.0°C40.4°C21.4°C52 mm48%3.4 m/s7.1
199240.5°C32.6°C24.7°C43.3°C20.6°C13 mm22%3.7 m/s8.4
199133.3°C28.1°C23.0°C39.6°C20.0°C171 mm67%4.3 m/s6.2
199040.6°C33.1°C25.6°C45.8°C21.1°C18 mm33%3.5 m/s8.2
198939.8°C32.3°C24.7°C44.4°C20.8°C22 mm32%3.6 m/s8.1
198841.0°C33.6°C26.3°C45.5°C23.4°C5 mm29%3.6 m/s8.5
198739.2°C32.6°C26.1°C43.5°C20.9°C88 mm44%3 m/s8
198639.9°C32.7°C25.4°C43.2°C21.7°C5 mm29%3.8 m/s8.3
198539.7°C31.8°C24.0°C44.0°C19.6°C8 mm30%3.6 m/s8.1
198433.6°C28.2°C22.9°C39.2°C18.3°C158 mm65%3.4 m/s6.3
198340.0°C32.3°C24.7°C43.4°C20.4°C19 mm31%3.9 m/s—
198239.0°C32.4°C25.9°C44.4°C23.5°C72 mm46%3.1 m/s—
198132.6°C27.6°C22.6°C39.3°C19.1°C226 mm65%4.2 m/s—

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

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Winton January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winton in January?▼

The average high in January is around 37.9°C with lows near 24.7°C (mean 31.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winton in January?▼

January averages 73 mm of rainfall in Winton, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 245 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest January on record in Winton?▼

The hottest January reached 46.4°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 14.8°C in 2000.

Has January in Winton 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 37°C to 38.8°C and overnight lows from 24°C to 25.7°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Winton?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 37.9°C daytime highs and 24.7°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Winton?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Winton, averaging 31.3°C.

What should I pack for Winton in January?▼

For January in Winton, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 37.9°C and lows of 24.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Winton humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 45% — relatively dry.

How windy is Winton in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.5 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 4.5 m/s (2019).

Which January had the most rainfall in Winton?▼

The wettest January on record was 2009 with 245 mm. On average, January sees 73 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 Winton 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.