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Emerald Weather in January

Emerald in January

The short of it: Emerald in January averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 13° · rain 65 mm · daylight 14 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & January

Thirty years of records give Emerald an average January high of 24°, a low of 13° and some 65 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 31 min in mid-January, 16 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Emerald runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Ferntree Gully, 14 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Emerald, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° warmer, 21 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 31 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ferntree GullyVictoria14 km WNW25°13°62 mm
BerwickVictoria14 km SW26°14°59 mm
BoroniaVictoria16 km WNW27°14°56 mm
PakenhamVictoria16 km S26°13°58 mm
Narre WarrenVictoria17 km SW27°14°56 mm
Endeavour HillsVictoria17 km WSW26°14°57 mm
Narre Warren SouthVictoria18 km SW26°14°55 mm
RowvilleVictoria18 km W27°14°56 mm
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The Almanac · Emerald Month by Month

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Much like December: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Emerald by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°13°65 mm15 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
February25°13°63 mm15 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
March23°12°56 mm14 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
April19°10°88 mm14 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦
May15°8°99 mm14 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
June13°6°108 mm16 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
July12°6°96 mm15 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
August13°6°109 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
September15°7°109 mm18 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
October17°8°102 mm17 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
November20°10°97 mm16 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
December22°11°86 mm16 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Emerald in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Emerald in January?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Emerald?

The Almanac gives January 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in Emerald in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 14 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 33 min in June to 14 h 47 min in December.

Does it snow in Emerald in January?

Hardly — January nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Emerald in January?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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