January · Australia
Best time to visit Launceston in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Launceston in January
Average temperature 19°C, 53 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Launceston scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Launceston anchors northern Tasmania-Cataract Gorge walks, Tamar Valley wine, and highland day trips. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Launceston — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 53 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Launceston at 9.4/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect 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 Launceston in January?
- In January, Launceston averages 19°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Launceston?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Launceston in January?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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