Scarborough weather in January (Queensland, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Scarborough as January approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Scarborough typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 23°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.

Precipitation

Scarborough in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 268 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Brisbane, Australia (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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