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Malanda weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the January weather in Malanda? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Malanda generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Malanda in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Malanda. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Malanda, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 277 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cairns, Australia (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia in January and which places have the best weather 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 Malanda 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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