Palm Cove weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the climate in Palm Cove this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Palm Cove generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 29°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 25°C. 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.

Precipitation

Palm Cove in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 208 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palm Cove, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 246 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (17 KM, 10 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 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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