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Rainbow Flat Weather in January

Rainbow Flat in January

The short of it: Rainbow Flat in January averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 100 mm · daylight 14 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & September

January in Rainbow Flat brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. No month in Rainbow Flat runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Rainbow Flat runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Tallwoods Village, 4 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Rainbow Flat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Tallwoods VillageNew South Wales4 km SE28°19°96 mm
Hallidays PointNew South Wales4 km SSE28°19°96 mm
Diamond BeachNew South Wales5 km ESE28°19°96 mm
Red HeadNew South Wales6 km ESE28°19°96 mm
Black HeadNew South Wales6 km SE28°19°96 mm
FailfordNew South Wales7 km SSW28°18°96 mm
Wallabi PointNew South Wales9 km ENE28°19°99 mm
Old BarNew South Wales12 km NE28°19°99 mm
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The Almanac · Rainbow Flat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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No month in Rainbow Flat runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rainbow Flat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°100 mm14 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
February28°18°126 mm16 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
March27°17°188 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
April24°14°101 mm12 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
May22°11°93 mm13 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦
June19°9°104 mm12 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
July19°7°62 mm13 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August20°7°42 mm14 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°10°48 mm15 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
October24°12°68 mm14 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
November26°15°106 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
December27°17°101 mm14 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rainbow Flat in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rainbow Flat in January?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. No month in Rainbow Flat runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Rainbow Flat?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Rainbow Flat in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 4 min in June to 14 h 14 min in December.

Does it snow in Rainbow Flat in January?

Hardly — January nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rainbow Flat in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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