Weather in Wollongong in January
In an average January, Wollongong sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 20°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 20°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2013-01-18
Lowest
17°C
2009-01-02
Low
Highest
26°C
2010-01-22
Lowest
15°C
1990-01-16
Feels-like
Highest
49°C
2013-01-18
Lowest
15°C
1990-01-16
Humidity
Highest
20.6 g/m³
2016-01-21
Lowest
7.1 g/m³
2004-01-08
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
2025-01-17
Lowest
13 km/h
1991-01-18
Gust
Highest
90 km/h
2025-01-17
Lowest
21 km/h
2019-01-02
Precip
Wettest
222 mm
1984
Driest
15 mm
2009
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