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Visiting Tasmania, Australia in January

January is one of the best months to visit Tasmania for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in January is slightly warmer than the previous month. January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright.

January has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in January is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into February.

Also consider visiting Tasmania in one of the other best months of February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.

Can you sunbathe in Tasmania in January?

Yes, January is a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania.

January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about January temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Tasmania in January?

No, January is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, with the sea water at 15°C (58°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about January sea temperatures.

Is January a good time to holiday in Tasmania?

Yes, January is a good time for a holiday in Tasmania.

January has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. January has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the January temperatures and sunshine.

Is Tasmania warm in January?

Yes, Tasmania is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days in January.

The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in January is 23°C (73°F). The average maximum temperature is 21°C (70°) in the previous month and 22°C (72°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in January is 17°C (63°F). The average temperature is 16°C (60°F) in the previous month and 17°C (63°F) in the next month.

More info about the January temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Tasmania in January?

The average day light hours per day in Tasmania in January are 14.9. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright.

More about January sunshine.

Temperature in Tasmania in January

The weather in January is slightly warmer than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in January is 23°C (73°F). The average maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F) in the previous month and 22°C (72°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in January is 17°C (63°F). The average temperature is 16°C (60°F) in the previous month and 17°C (63°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Tasmania in January is 12°C (54°F). The minimum temperature is 11°C (52°F) in the previous month and 13°C (55°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Tasmania in January

The days in January are marginally shorter than the previous month and days continue to get shorter into February. January has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into February. During January the average day light hours are 14.9 per day in Tasmania. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Tasmania in January is typically 11.8 during January. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Tasmania in January

The average sea water temperature in Tasmania in January is 14.7°C (58.5°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in January is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into February.

Rainfall in Tasmania in January

January weather is slightly drier than the previous month. January has fewer days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Tasmania in January is 0.2cm (0.1inches) and on average there are 10.8 rainy days in January making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Tasmania in January

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Tasmania in January is 12°C (53°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 11°C (52°F) in the previous month and 13°C (13°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Tasmania in January is typically 81.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 82.1% in the previous month and 85.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Tasmania in January is typically 57.6%. The average relative humidity is 59.1% in the previous month and 63.3% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Tasmania in January

The average maximum wind speed in Tasmania in January is typically 36KM/H (22MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 34KM/H (21MPH) in the previous month and 32KM/H (20MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Tasmania in January is typically 17KM/H (11MPH). The average wind speed is 17KM/H (11MPH) in the previous month and 15KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Tasmania in January is from the West-Southwest.

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