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Weather in January in Magnetic Island

Thinking about venturing to Magnetic Island this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Magnetic Island in January?

Magnetic Island is a region in Australia. January in Magnetic Island generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Nelly Bay. In Magnetic Island, January typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Picnic Bay with an average of 244 mm to heavy rainfall in Horseshoe Bay with 254 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Nelly Bay enjoys close to 245 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Magnetic Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Magnetic Island's yearly weather, check out our Magnetic Island climate page.

Where to go in Magnetic Island in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Magnetic Island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Magnetic Island?

Nelly Bay

In January Nelly Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nelly Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
276 hours 
118 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
248 mm 
11 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
293 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Nelly Bay

Horseshoe Bay

In January Horseshoe Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Horseshoe Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
276 hours 
122 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
254 mm 
11 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
306 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Horseshoe Bay

Arcadia

In January Arcadia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arcadia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
276 hours 
119 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
250 mm 
11 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
296 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Arcadia

Picnic Bay

In January Picnic Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Picnic Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
276 hours 
114 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
244 mm 
11 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
284 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Picnic Bay

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magnetic Island, in Australia.

Is January the best time to visit Magnetic Island?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Magnetic Island with often poor weather in Nelly Bay.

On average, the best time to visit Magnetic Island is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Nelly Bay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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