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Palm Cove weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How is the weather in Palm Cove in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Palm Cove generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

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.

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 246 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cairns, Australia (17 KM, 10 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 Palm Cove 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 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 in January.

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

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