Atherton weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

What kind of weather does January bring to Atherton? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Atherton typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Atherton in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, 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 Atherton climate page with graphs.

 

Atherton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 242 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (51 KM, 32 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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