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Rainbow Weather in January

Rainbow in January

The short of it: Rainbow in January averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 14° · rain 27 mm · daylight 14 h 20 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & April

January in Rainbow brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 14°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Rainbow, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 20 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Rainbow runs about middling and drier than most in January. Hopetoun, 38 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Rainbow, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 20 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HopetounVictoria38 km ENE33°14°25 mm
WarracknabealVictoria53 km SE32°14°23 mm
NhillVictoria58 km SSW31°13°29 mm
DimboolaVictoria62 km S31°13°30 mm
BirchipVictoria83 km E32°14°30 mm
KanivaVictoria87 km SW31°12°27 mm
Sea LakeVictoria88 km ENE33°15°29 mm
MurtoaVictoria91 km SSE31°13°30 mm
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The Almanac · Rainbow Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The height of summer in Rainbow, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Rainbow by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°14°27 mm15 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February31°14°20 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March28°11°16 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°8°24 mm12 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°6°31 mm12 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°34 mm11 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July15°4°33 mm10 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August16°4°33 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°6°39 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°30 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°10°28 mm15 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
December30°12°24 mm17 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rainbow in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rainbow in January?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Rainbow, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Rainbow?

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

How long are the days in Rainbow in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 14 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 44 min in June to 14 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Rainbow in January?

Hardly — January nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rainbow in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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