Hamilton Island weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Hamilton Island as January approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Hamilton Island usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton Island in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 240 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hamilton Island, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 216 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

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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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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