Port Douglas weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How is the weather in Port Douglas in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Port Douglas generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 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.

Port Douglas in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 341 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Port Douglas. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 341 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 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 Port Douglas 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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