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Whitsunday islands weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Whitsunday islands in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Whitsunday islands generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Whitsunday islands in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 240 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 213 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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