When to go · Miles
Miles in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (mid-30s °C and afternoon storms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Australia overall
- Prices
- High
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (mid-30s °C and afternoon storms).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- MilesHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Miles, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 2
Apr: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (mid-30s °C and afternoon storms).
April: Inside Miles's best window: Apr–Sep (mild, dry days).
Miles: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen