January · Australia
Best time to visit Broome in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Broome in January
Average temperature 30°C, 295 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 295 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Broome scores 6.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 30°C, 295 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Broome's Cable Beach, pearl history and red cliffs face the Indian Ocean in Western Australia.
January in Broome — workable with trade-offs
Days in January average 30°C (86°F) and humidity near 72% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 295 mm, but with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Broome — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Broome in January?
- In January, Broome averages 30°C, 295 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Broome?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Broome in January?
- Expect about 295 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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