Jindabyne in January
January in Jindabyne is peak summer, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 23.6 degrees.
Daytime highs average 23.6 degrees, dropping to 12.2 degrees overnight. That's a 11-degree swing between day and night. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
At 23.6 degrees, January runs 6.5 degrees above Jindabyne's annual average of 17.1 degrees.
Rainfall in January averages 147mm over about 17 days. That means roughly a 57% chance of rain on any given day, so definitely bring rain gear.
Solar exposure averages 23.7 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 9.4/10 on our Comfort Score. This is prime time.
For your suitcase: t-shirts with a light layer for evenings, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
Scroll down for the detailed climate data, or explore what nearby cities are like 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 Jindabyne 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
Jindabyne's monthly climate at a glance. January is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.6 | 12.2 | 147mm | 9.4 |
| Feb | 24.4 | 11.0 | 29mm | 10.0 |
| Mar | 22.6 | 9.0 | 22mm | 9.8 |
| Apr | 16.0 | 5.2 | 49mm | 4.3 |
| May | 12.4 | 2.7 | 70mm | 1.0 |
| Jun | 7.9 | 1.0 | 74mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 8.2 | -0.7 | 68mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 12.4 | 0.8 | 26mm | 1.0 |
| Sep | 13.3 | 2.4 | 65mm | 1.6 |
| Oct | 17.2 | 4.3 | 40mm | 5.7 |
| Nov | 22.4 | 9.9 | 102mm | 9.2 |
| Dec | 24.5 | 10.4 | 22mm | 10.0 |