Oatlands Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Oatlands

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
16.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
56 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Oatlands January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands, with average highs near 22.8°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 16.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 56 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Oatlands January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Oatlands was 2019 — when the month averaged 19.2°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 12.6°C. Typical January days reach 22.8°C with nights near 9.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.7°C→16.6°C+0.9°C
Max Temp22.7°C→23.1°C+0.4°C
Min Temp8.7°C→10.0°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–14.0°C4 yr (9%)
14.0°C–16.0°C13 yr (29%)
16.0°C–18.0°C25 yr (56%)
18.0°C–20.0°C3 yr (7%)

Oatlands January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Oatlands, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2016 with 166 mm, while the driest was 2008 at 10 mm.

Oatlands January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oatlands during January averages 65%. The most humid January was 1986 at 77%, and the least humid was 2019 at 55%.

Oatlands January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oatlands. The sunniest January was 2019 at 7.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2002 and 2022 at 5.7.

Oatlands January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oatlands during January is 2 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1983 and 1987 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1999 and 2023 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Oatlands

🌅
Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Oatlands

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Oatlands Weather by Month

Oatlands January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.5°C15.3°C16.1°C16.8°C16.7°C+1.2°C
Avg High22.3°C21.8°C22.9°C23.8°C23.4°C+1.1°C
Avg Low8.7°C8.8°C9.3°C9.9°C10.0°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain54 mm67 mm50 mm58 mm48 mm-6 mm

Extreme January Records in Oatlands

🔥Warmest January38.3°C2009
🧊Coldest January2.6°C1994
🌧️Wettest January166 mm2016
🏜️Driest January10 mm2008
🌬️Windiest January2.5 m/s1983

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Oatlands have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 2.6°C (1994) to a record high of 38.3°C (2009).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 56 mm, with a wettest year of 166 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Oatlands?

One of the best times to visit Oatlands

January is one of the best times to visit Oatlands. Expect days averaging 22.8°C and nights around 9.3°C (mean 16.1°C) — warmer than Oatlands's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (56 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Oatlands'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 →

Oatlands Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands, with average highs near 22.8°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 16.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 56 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 56 mm of rainfall in Oatlands, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 166 mm (2016), and the driest just 10 mm (2008). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 2 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.7°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 8.7°C to 10°C over the same span.
January Weather in Oatlands, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.3°C17.1°C10.0°C32.4°C6.2°C31 mm62%1.9 m/s6.8
202423.4°C16.6°C9.8°C31.0°C6.3°C44 mm65%2 m/s6.6
202322.3°C16.1°C9.8°C27.8°C6.7°C37 mm73%1.6 m/s6.8
202223.8°C17.6°C11.4°C32.1°C7.0°C87 mm72%1.7 m/s5.7
202121.9°C15.4°C8.9°C34.3°C3.7°C57 mm66%2.1 m/s6.4
202024.7°C17.3°C9.9°C36.7°C4.8°C31 mm60%2.2 m/s6.4
2019 🔥27.2°C19.2°C11.1°C36.2°C7.2°C12 mm55%2.1 m/s7.6
201825.1°C17.9°C10.8°C36.2°C5.5°C51 mm62%2 m/s6.9
201723.1°C16.2°C9.3°C30.2°C5.6°C47 mm64%2.2 m/s7.1
2016 🌧️23.7°C17.4°C11.0°C31.8°C7.6°C166 mm64%1.8 m/s6.2
201521.7°C15.8°C9.9°C34.5°C3.8°C101 mm68%2.3 m/s6.1
201424.5°C16.8°C9.2°C37.1°C5.0°C21 mm61%2 m/s7.2
201323.6°C16.3°C9.0°C35.0°C5.1°C44 mm60%2.2 m/s6.7
201223.5°C16.6°C9.7°C32.5°C5.2°C45 mm63%2.1 m/s6.6
201122.2°C16.1°C10.0°C31.0°C5.6°C75 mm69%2.1 m/s5.9
201023.6°C16.2°C8.8°C33.0°C5.4°C23 mm62%2.1 m/s7.3
200923.7°C16.3°C8.9°C38.3°C3.0°C18 mm60%2.1 m/s6.9
200825.3°C17.6°C9.9°C34.1°C5.7°C10 mm58%2 m/s7.4
200722.8°C16.3°C9.8°C30.7°C5.1°C70 mm68%2.2 m/s6.3
200623.8°C16.5°C9.2°C34.8°C4.9°C34 mm63%2 m/s7
200522.5°C15.8°C9.1°C33.8°C5.8°C41 mm65%2.1 m/s6.4
200420.6°C14.4°C8.3°C29.9°C3.8°C127 mm67%2.2 m/s6.4
200325.0°C17.5°C9.9°C37.8°C6.5°C19 mm58%2.2 m/s7.1
200219.4°C14.0°C8.7°C26.8°C4.8°C82 mm77%1.8 m/s5.7
200124.8°C17.5°C10.2°C33.4°C6.3°C22 mm61%1.8 m/s6.5
200021.0°C14.9°C8.9°C29.2°C3.4°C78 mm67%2 m/s6.7
199923.5°C16.7°C10.0°C31.1°C6.3°C16 mm65%1.6 m/s6.7
199824.3°C17.0°C9.8°C34.3°C5.5°C52 mm62%1.9 m/s6.7
199723.4°C16.3°C9.1°C34.9°C4.6°C78 mm64%1.9 m/s6.5
199619.9°C14.3°C8.7°C27.7°C4.0°C137 mm76%1.9 m/s6.4
199522.0°C15.7°C9.3°C30.5°C4.1°C143 mm70%1.9 m/s6
1994 ❄️18.6°C12.6°C6.6°C31.5°C2.6°C29 mm72%2.2 m/s6.8
199323.1°C16.1°C9.1°C31.9°C5.4°C48 mm63%2.2 m/s6.5
199218.1°C12.8°C7.5°C29.0°C4.5°C60 mm72%2.3 m/s6.2
199122.0°C15.6°C9.2°C34.9°C5.2°C71 mm66%2.2 m/s6.6
199022.8°C15.6°C8.4°C32.8°C4.1°C41 mm61%2.2 m/s6.9
198923.1°C16.1°C9.2°C33.4°C4.4°C66 mm66%1.8 m/s6.9
198826.0°C18.3°C10.5°C35.7°C6.8°C50 mm60%1.9 m/s6.5
198719.2°C13.3°C7.4°C26.7°C3.8°C65 mm70%2.5 m/s6.3
198618.3°C12.9°C7.4°C23.9°C4.1°C117 mm77%1.8 m/s6.3
198520.1°C14.0°C7.9°C31.2°C4.8°C60 mm69%2.1 m/s6.5
198421.7°C15.0°C8.2°C28.8°C2.9°C25 mm61%2.3 m/s6.5
198321.0°C14.1°C7.1°C31.4°C2.8°C34 mm62%2.5 m/s—
198224.4°C16.9°C9.4°C36.1°C4.5°C41 mm59%2.2 m/s—
198126.5°C18.6°C10.8°C36.1°C6.9°C29 mm58%2 m/s—

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

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Oatlands January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oatlands in January?▼

The average high in January is around 22.8°C with lows near 9.3°C (mean 16.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oatlands in January?▼

January averages 56 mm of rainfall in Oatlands, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 166 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest January on record in Oatlands?▼

The hottest January reached 38.3°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 2.6°C in 1994.

Has January in Oatlands 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.7°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 8.7°C to 10°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Oatlands?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Oatlands and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 22.8°C daytime highs and 9.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Oatlands?▼

Not quite — January is the 12th coolest month in Oatlands, averaging 16.1°C.

What should I pack for Oatlands in January?▼

For January in Oatlands, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.8°C and lows of 9.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Oatlands humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Oatlands in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.5 m/s (1983).

Which January had the most rainfall in Oatlands?▼

The wettest January on record was 2016 with 166 mm. On average, January sees 56 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 Oatlands 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.