Cooma in January
January in Cooma is peak summer, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 24.5 degrees.
Daytime highs average 24.5 degrees, dropping to 12.8 degrees overnight. That's a 12-degree swing between day and night. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
January is 6.2 degrees warmer than the yearly average here.
The rain data says 110mm over 13 days. Moderate, often falling in a few good dumps rather than constant drizzle.
Solar exposure averages 24.1 MJ/m2 per day in January, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
January earns a 9.8/10 on our Comfort Score. This is prime time.
For your suitcase: t-shirts with a light layer for evenings, waterproof gear, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in January.
January at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in January. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- T-shirts and shorts for daytime
- Proper rain gear for frequent showers
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How January in Cooma stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 16 degrees warmer and considerably wetter.
About 20 degrees warmer and considerably wetter.
About 14 degrees warmer and considerably wetter.
How January Compares
Cooma's monthly climate at a glance. January is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.5 | 12.8 | 110mm | 9.8 |
| Feb | 25.3 | 12.1 | 57mm | 9.8 |
| Mar | 23.5 | 10.2 | 18mm | 10.0 |
| Apr | 17.1 | 6.3 | 42mm | 5.2 |
| May | 13.3 | 3.8 | 56mm | 1.6 |
| Jun | 9.1 | 1.1 | 42mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 9.2 | 0.6 | 28mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 13.6 | 2.2 | 18mm | 1.8 |
| Sep | 15.1 | 3.0 | 24mm | 3.8 |
| Oct | 18.8 | 5.3 | 42mm | 7.1 |
| Nov | 23.8 | 10.9 | 94mm | 10.0 |
| Dec | 25.8 | 11.4 | 44mm | 9.6 |