January · Australia
Best time to visit Albany in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Albany in January
Average temperature 19°C, 15 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Albany scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Albany faces the Southern Ocean with whale season drama-granite headlands and historic harbour streets. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
January: the best month of the year in Albany
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 15 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Albany at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Albany in January?
- In January, Albany averages 19°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Albany?
- January earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Albany in January?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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