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Gold Coast weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Gold Coast in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Gold Coast usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 27°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Gold Coast in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast climate page with graphs.

 

Gold Coast, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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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

Interested in more climate information?

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