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Aus Weather in January

Aus in January

The short of it: Aus in January averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 13 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 13° · rain 16 mm · daylight 13 h 38 min

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

January in Aus brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 13°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Aus, with afternoons near 26°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 38 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates January 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and November.

Against its neighbours, Aus runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Bethanie, 91 km to the ENE, is 7° warmer by day.

January in Aus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 38 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BethanieKaras Region91 km ENE33°18°17 mm
LüderitzKaras Region110 km W25°15°1.0 mm
Rosh PinahKaras Region153 km SSE31°17°2.0 mm
BersebaKaras Region168 km ENE36°20°28 mm
KeetmanshoopKaras Region186 km E36°20°26 mm
TsesKaras Region205 km ENE36°20°35 mm
OranjemundKaras Region210 km S26°15°2.0 mm
MaltahöheHardap Region216 km NNE30°16°33 mm

The Almanac · Aus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The height of summer in Aus, with afternoons near 26°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Aus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°16 mm13 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
February26°13°28 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°12°21 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°9°17 mm11 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°6°7.0 mm11 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°3°5.0 mm13 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°3°3.0 mm14 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August18°4°5.0 mm14 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°9°9.0 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December25°12°7.0 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aus in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aus in January?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Aus, with afternoons near 26°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Aus?

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

How long are the days in Aus in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 28 min in June to 13 h 48 min in December.

Does it snow in Aus in January?

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

What should I pack for Aus in January?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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