Temperature in Queensland in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Queensland, Australia this January.

Queensland, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 27°C (81°F) in Point Lookout to 38°C (100°F) in Winton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Winton and 24°C (75°F) in Point Lookout. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Queensland, Australia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Queensland, Australia in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Queensland. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Queensland in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Queensland temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Queensland, Australia in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Gold Coast. That makes January a high month for Queensland, Australia.

How cold does it get at night in Queensland, Australia in January?

Average overnight lows in Queensland, Australia during January sit near 23°C (73°F) in Gold Coast.

What is the warmest city in January in Queensland, Australia?

Winton tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C (77°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Queensland, Australia?

The coldest city in January in Queensland, Australia is Point Lookout when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 27°C (81°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 24°C (75°F).

How much sun does Queensland, Australia get in January?

Across Queensland, Australia, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Weipa (166 hours) to sunny in Brisbane (268 hours).

What is the water temperature in January?

Across Queensland, Australia, sea temperatures in January range from good at 25°C (77°F) in Gold Coast to perfect at 28°C (82°F) in Cairns, so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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