January weather forecast
Ballarat, Australia

January in Ballarat is marked by warm temperatures, with a significant difference between the daytime high of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and the nighttime low of 10.8°C (51.4°F). The climate is characterized by low humidity, encouraging residents and visitors to make the most of the summer sunshine. Rainfall patterns are relatively moderate, and the number of rainy days is also significantly lower than in the remaining months of the year. The sun shines for an average number of hours, while UV radiation is at its highest, therefore sun protection precautions are necessary.

Temperature

January stands out as Ballarat's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and a low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 42%, January is the least humid month in Ballarat.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Ballarat is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of January in Ballarat, Australia, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:38 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ballarat is January, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 12, January is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 in January translates into this advice:
Adopt every vital precaution, unprotected skin and eyes may burn rapidly. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.