When to go · Alice Springs
Alice Springs in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (40 °C+ days, some sights close).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (104 °F+ days, some sights close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Australia overall
- Prices
- High
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (40 °C+ days, some sights close).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (104 °F+ days, some sights close).
Weather in January
- Alice SpringsHighs around 37 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Red Centre, Australia · Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springshot
Winter days are clear and 20 °C with nights near freezing; summer passes 40 °C and some walks close from 11:00.Winter days are clear and 20 °C with nights near freezing; summer passes 40 °C and some walks close from 11:00 AM.Winter days are clear and 68 °F with nights near freezing; summer passes 104 °F and some walks close from 11:00.Winter days are clear and 68 °F with nights near freezing; summer passes 104 °F and some walks close from 11:00 AM.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- High
- Prices · Australia overall
- High
Australia overall: Peak summer in the south: beaches, holidays and high prices; the north is in full wet and cyclone season.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen