Southport weather in January (Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Southport in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Southport generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 22°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Southport in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Southport. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Southport, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gold Coast, Australia (4 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Southport.

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