Barwon Heads — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

15°C

minimum

19°C

average

21°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for January

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	18°C	18°C	18°C	19°C
JAN 2	18°C	20°C	18°C	19°C
JAN 3	17°C	20°C	17°C	19°C
JAN 4	17°C	19°C	17°C	19°C
JAN 5	18°C	19°C	17°C	19°C
JAN 6	17°C	20°C	18°C	19°C
JAN 7	17°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 8	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 9	18°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
JAN 10	18°C	19°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 11	18°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
JAN 12	19°C	19°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 13	19°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
JAN 14	18°C	20°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 15	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 16	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 17	18°C	20°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 18	18°C	20°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 19	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 20	19°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
JAN 21	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
JAN 22	18°C	20°C	18°C	20°C
JAN 23	18°C	21°C	19°C	21°C
JAN 24	19°C	20°C	18°C	21°C
JAN 25	19°C	20°C	18°C	20°C
JAN 26	19°C	19°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 27	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
JAN 28	19°C	20°C	19°C	21°C
JAN 29	18°C	20°C	19°C	21°C
JAN 30	18°C	21°C	18°C	21°C
JAN 31	19°C	20°C	19°C	21°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Barwon Heads in January

Average Day Air Temperature

24°C

Average Night Air Temperature

14°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

40 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

21 km/h

Average Humidity

54%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.