Weather in January in Queensland
Planning a getaway to Queensland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Queensland in January?
Queensland is a region in Australia. The weather in Queensland in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Point Lookout at 27°C to very hot in Winton at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Winton and 24°C in Point Lookout. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Queensland. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.For a closer look at conditions across Queensland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint George with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Weipa with 400 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Gold Coast. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Queensland climate page.
Where to go in Queensland in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Queensland?
Gold Coast
In January Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brisbane
In January Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Noosa Heads
In January Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cairns
In January Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Port Douglas
In January Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Queensland, in Australia.
Is January the best time to visit Queensland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Queensland due to the typically pleasant weather in Gold Coast.
On average, the best time to visit Queensland is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gold Coast.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Queensland.
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