January verdict

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in January

Weather score70Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

168mm

Sun

8.2h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

70

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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January29°C average high

January is one of Brisbane's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January168mm average rain

January is one of Brisbane's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJune to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January8.2 hours average sun

January is brighter than Brisbane's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January26°C average sea

January is one of Brisbane's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January scores above Brisbane's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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