Hope Island weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How is the weather in Hope Island in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Hope Island generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Hope Island in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

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 Hope Island. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hope Island, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gold Coast, Australia (16 KM, 9 Miles).

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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 Hope Island in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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