Kuranda weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kuranda during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kuranda includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. Expect high temperatures this period, often making it the warmest month of the year. Light clothing and hydration will help you enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Kuranda in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 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 Kuranda. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kuranda, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

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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. With a water temperature of around 28°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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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