Broome weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Good
Best time to visit: May – November
What is the weather like in Broome in January?
In January, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 168 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 75 | 75 |
| Day | 34° | 32° | 32° |
| Night | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 9 | 13 | 12 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 13 h 6 min05:27 – 18:32
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Australia/Perth
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %81 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Broome in January: quick answers
Is Broome hot in January?
Yes. In January, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Broome in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Broome in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 168 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences