January weather forecast
Lord Howe Island, Australia

January, like December, in Lord Howe Island, Australia, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

Lord Howe Island's shift from December to January is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), a slight deviation from 24°C (75.2°F). Lord Howe Island's temperature during January nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 69%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, in Lord Howe Island, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 204.8 rainfall days, and 1501mm (59.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).
Note: Individual preferences to cold, influenced by conditions such as sunshine, wind, and surrounding temperature, play a part in the comfort of swimming in 24°C (75.2°F) waters. (As an aside, Olympic swimming standards dictate water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of January, in Lord Howe Island, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:26 pm +11.

Sunshine

In Lord Howe Island, the average sunshine in January is 13h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Put into effect every essential safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn instantly. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Before exposing yourself to the Sun, apply sunscreen with 30 SPF or higher. This safeguards against sunburn and its harmful radiation. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.