Mount Eliza Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Mount Eliza

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
53 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Mount Eliza January Weather Overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Mount Eliza, with average highs near 25.5°C and lows around 14.6°C (mean 20.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Mount Eliza January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Mount Eliza. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Mount Eliza was 2022 — when the month averaged 22.7°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 16.8°C. Typical January days reach 25.5°C with nights near 14.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.0°C→20.7°C+0.7°C
Max Temp25.8°C→25.8°C0°C
Min Temp14.2°C→15.6°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.8°C2 yr (4%)
17.8°C–19.5°C11 yr (24%)
19.5°C–21.3°C26 yr (58%)
21.3°C–23.0°C6 yr (13%)

Mount Eliza January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Mount Eliza, averaging 53 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2024 with 143 mm, while the driest was 2009 at 4 mm.

Mount Eliza January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Mount Eliza during January averages 65%. The most humid January was 2024 at 76%, and the least humid was 1982 at 57%.

Mount Eliza January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 6.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Mount Eliza. The sunniest January was 2009 at 7.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2002, 2016 and 2020 at 6.3.

Mount Eliza January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Mount Eliza during January is 3.4 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1990, 1997 and 2012 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 2.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Mount Eliza

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

How January Ranks in Mount Eliza

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Mount Eliza Weather by Month

Mount Eliza January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.6°C19.6°C20.1°C20.7°C20.6°C+1°C
Avg High25.2°C24.9°C25.6°C26.1°C25.8°C+0.6°C
Avg Low13.9°C14.2°C14.5°C15.2°C15.4°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain50 mm56 mm34 mm49 mm91 mm+41 mm

Extreme January Records in Mount Eliza

🔥Warmest January41.9°C2009
🧊Coldest January8.8°C1994
🌧️Wettest January143 mm2024
🏜️Driest January4 mm2009
🌬️Windiest January3.8 m/s1990

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Mount Eliza have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 8.8°C (1994) to a record high of 41.9°C (2009).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm, with a wettest year of 143 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mount Eliza?

One of the best times to visit Mount Eliza

January is one of the best times to visit Mount Eliza. Expect days averaging 25.5°C and nights around 14.6°C (mean 20.1°C) — warmer than Mount Eliza's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (53 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Mount Eliza'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 →

Mount Eliza Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Mount Eliza, with average highs near 25.5°C and lows around 14.6°C (mean 20.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 53 mm of rainfall in Mount Eliza, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 143 mm (2024), and the driest just 4 mm (2009). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 3.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.9 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.8°C to 25.8°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 15.6°C over the same span.
January Weather in Mount Eliza, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.7°C21.2°C15.8°C37.1°C11.7°C44 mm64%3.3 m/s7.1
2024 🌧️24.3°C19.8°C15.2°C30.5°C12.6°C143 mm76%3.1 m/s6.6
202325.7°C20.5°C15.3°C34.5°C12.4°C33 mm68%3.2 m/s7.1
2022 🔥28.2°C22.7°C17.3°C35.1°C13.7°C75 mm68%3.1 m/s6.9
202124.0°C19.2°C14.4°C34.5°C10.7°C136 mm71%3.4 m/s6.8
202025.8°C20.2°C14.6°C38.1°C11.5°C116 mm67%3.2 m/s6.3
201928.6°C22.2°C15.9°C40.4°C12.6°C13 mm64%3.1 m/s7.4
201826.8°C21.3°C15.9°C39.1°C13.0°C58 mm66%3.3 m/s7.2
201726.1°C20.6°C15.0°C35.1°C12.0°C43 mm65%3.2 m/s7
201625.3°C20.4°C15.5°C38.6°C11.9°C92 mm69%3.3 m/s6.3
201525.2°C19.8°C14.5°C37.6°C11.5°C54 mm66%3.7 m/s6.7
201427.2°C21.2°C15.2°C40.8°C9.7°C23 mm59%3.6 m/s7.4
201326.1°C20.3°C14.5°C37.0°C12.4°C20 mm60%3.6 m/s7.3
201225.9°C20.8°C15.6°C36.4°C12.8°C40 mm64%3.8 m/s7.1
201124.6°C20.0°C15.5°C34.7°C10.7°C114 mm73%2.9 m/s6.6
201025.6°C19.9°C14.2°C38.7°C11.5°C36 mm64%3.5 m/s7.2
200927.0°C20.5°C14.1°C41.9°C10.1°C4 mm59%3.3 m/s7.9
200826.3°C20.8°C15.3°C38.0°C12.3°C29 mm65%3.3 m/s7.5
200725.9°C20.6°C15.3°C37.2°C11.9°C39 mm64%3.4 m/s6.5
200626.3°C20.7°C15.1°C38.3°C11.7°C52 mm66%3.4 m/s7
200525.0°C19.8°C14.6°C34.8°C10.9°C44 mm67%3.3 m/s7.1
200423.6°C18.3°C13.1°C33.9°C9.4°C42 mm65%3.4 m/s6.9
200326.0°C20.1°C14.2°C39.2°C10.6°C18 mm60%3.5 m/s7
200224.1°C18.9°C13.8°C34.7°C10.9°C42 mm68%3.6 m/s6.3
200128.1°C22.0°C15.9°C38.4°C12.8°C22 mm62%3.3 m/s6.7
200024.1°C19.1°C14.1°C32.9°C9.7°C52 mm66%3.5 m/s6.6
199926.2°C20.7°C15.2°C34.8°C12.7°C36 mm71%3.3 m/s7.1
199825.9°C20.5°C15.0°C36.2°C11.9°C58 mm67%3.3 m/s6.9
199726.5°C20.6°C14.6°C37.4°C11.2°C43 mm60%3.8 m/s7.3
199624.2°C18.7°C13.2°C35.4°C10.5°C52 mm69%3.5 m/s6.8
199526.4°C20.8°C15.3°C35.7°C10.3°C82 mm67%3.1 m/s6.6
199423.4°C17.8°C12.1°C36.1°C8.8°C45 mm67%3.6 m/s6.8
199324.8°C19.6°C14.4°C35.3°C10.8°C101 mm72%2.8 m/s6.7
1992 ❄️21.0°C16.8°C12.5°C33.9°C10.1°C29 mm71%3.6 m/s6.6
199125.0°C19.9°C14.8°C37.1°C11.5°C105 mm67%3.4 m/s6.8
199025.9°C20.3°C14.6°C36.2°C10.4°C6 mm59%3.8 m/s7.3
198924.6°C19.2°C13.8°C35.3°C10.5°C57 mm65%3.4 m/s7.1
198827.0°C21.1°C15.2°C37.7°C11.2°C69 mm63%3.1 m/s7.4
198723.7°C18.2°C12.6°C33.5°C8.9°C58 mm64%3.3 m/s6.8
198622.6°C17.6°C12.7°C32.3°C10.9°C32 mm67%3.7 m/s7.1
198524.1°C18.7°C13.3°C37.8°C10.3°C18 mm61%3.7 m/s7
198423.8°C18.9°C14.0°C30.8°C10.7°C70 mm65%3.7 m/s6.4
198324.4°C18.5°C12.6°C37.5°C10.2°C34 mm59%3.5 m/s—
198227.6°C21.5°C15.3°C40.9°C11.5°C51 mm57%3.5 m/s—
198128.9°C22.4°C15.9°C39.3°C12.4°C62 mm61%3.5 m/s—

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

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Mount Eliza January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mount Eliza in January?▼

The average high in January is around 25.5°C with lows near 14.6°C (mean 20.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Mount Eliza in January?▼

January averages 53 mm of rainfall in Mount Eliza, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 143 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest January on record in Mount Eliza?▼

The hottest January reached 41.9°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 8.8°C in 1994.

Has January in Mount Eliza 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.8°C to 25.8°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 15.6°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Mount Eliza?▼

January is one of the warmer months of the year in Mount Eliza and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 25.5°C daytime highs and 14.6°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Mount Eliza?▼

Not quite — January is the 11th coolest month in Mount Eliza, averaging 20.1°C.

What should I pack for Mount Eliza in January?▼

For January in Mount Eliza, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.5°C and lows of 14.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Mount Eliza humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Mount Eliza in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.4 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1990).

Which January had the most rainfall in Mount Eliza?▼

The wettest January on record was 2024 with 143 mm. On average, January sees 53 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 Mount Eliza 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.