Monthly climate guide
Launceston weather in January
With highs near 25°C (77°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), January feels warm in Launceston. Rainfall averages about 57 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-summer to Launceston — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
- Just 160 km apart, but Launceston runs about 3°C warmer than Hobart this month.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
January is typically Launceston's warmest month.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
57 mm
some rain
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
55%
cloud · often cloudy
Launceston weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm | 63% | 55% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 51°F | 43 mm | 67% | 59% |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 77 mm | 73% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 58 mm | 80% | 58% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 80 mm | 87% | 58% |
| June | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 74 mm | 90% | 57% |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 82 mm | 90% | 61% |
| August | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 87 mm | 88% | 59% |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 67 mm | 84% | 60% |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 59 mm | 79% | 60% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 63 mm | 74% | 63% |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 49°F | 58 mm | 68% | 60% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Launceston?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Launceston →Other Australia cities in January
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Launceston in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Launceston?
January is a reasonable time for Launceston: highs around 25°C and about 57 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Launceston in January?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Launceston in January?
Launceston typically gets around 57 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Launceston (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.