January · Australia
Best time to visit Broome Cable Beach in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Broome Cable Beach 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 Cable Beach 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.
Cable Beach is Broome’s iconic sunset camel stretch-red dirt meeting turquoise Indian Ocean. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Broome Cable Beach: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 30°C (86°F) and humidity near 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
295 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Broome Cable Beach in January?
- In January, Broome Cable Beach 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 Cable Beach?
- 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 Cable Beach 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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