Brisbane weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How is January weather typically in Brisbane? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Brisbane usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 22°C at night. With its high temperatures, this month often tops the charts as the hottest. Be sure to pack summer gear and stay prepared for the heat.

Precipitation

Brisbane in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 268 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Brisbane. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brisbane climate page with graphs.

 

Brisbane, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 57%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 268 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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