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Picnic Bay weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Picnic Bay this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Picnic Bay typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 31°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 26°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

Picnic Bay in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 244 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 245 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Picnic Bay. April, 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 Picnic Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Picnic Bay, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 244 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Townsville, Australia (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel 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 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 27°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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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