January · Australia
Best time to visit Bruny Island in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bruny Island in January
Average temperature 16°C, 62 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bruny Island scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bruny Island is a ferry hop from Hobart-cheese, oysters, and wild southern beaches. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January is one of the strongest months in Bruny Island (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bruny Island at 9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, 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 Bruny Island in January?
- In January, Bruny Island averages 16°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bruny Island?
- January earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bruny Island in January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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